972 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 12-story, 107-unit building at 972 Washington Avenue in Morrisania, constructed in 2020 and currently owned by Jacob Barak, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly noticeable during 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311 and HPD. In March 2025, several significant maintenance issues were documented, including problems with smoke detectors (violations issued), and violations related to wall and ceiling paint/plaster conditions.

The building has also shown persistent challenges with elevator systems, experiencing multiple complaints between 2023 and 2025, and had boiler-related issues in April 2025 that resulted in an Oath Violation. During its construction phase, there were several notable safety concerns between 2018-2020, including worksite incidents requiring immediate attention. The building's maintenance history indicates regular inspection activity, particularly regarding rodent control, with three failed inspections recorded between 2015-2017 before consistent passing results were achieved since 2018.

Bedbug infestations have been documented periodically, most recently in 2025 involving one unit, though previous cases from 2021-2022 were reported as eradicated. The property has undergone various repairs and improvements since its construction, with multiple permits issued in 2021 for different types of work, including new building (NB), foundation (FO), and equipment-related (EQ) permits. While many complaints have been resolved, including some building violations related to mailbox maintenance and plaster repairs, the recurring nature of heat/hot water complaints and recent safety-related violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.