923 Barretto Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 36-unit, 5-story tenement building at 923 Barretto Street in Longwood, owned by Salvatore Gigante, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025, with emergency reports indicating problems in March 2025 and a previous building-wide issue in June 2022. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with radiator and water supply issues documented in 2025 and 2023 respectively. While some complaints have been resolved without violations (e.g., the March 2, 2025 heat and plumbing issues), others have resulted in open violations, particularly a radiator-related plumbing issue from March 2025.

The Department of Buildings records show several concerning patterns, including multiple elevator-related complaints (most recently in 2023) and three consecutive rodent inspection failures in 2023. In August 2022, Apartment 3D was found to have multiple violations requiring attention, including issues with refrigerator gaskets, electrical outlets, and light fixtures, as well as a problem with ant infestation. The building's environmental control board violations from 2018 and 2020 regarding elevator monitoring and compliance orders suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, and there is an active violation from 2021 regarding energy efficiency score display requirements. Despite these issues, the building has been consistently free of bedbug infestations, with all annual reports showing zero affected units.

Recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance requirements, with the most recent being heat/hot water complaints in March 2025 and a major plumbing issue in 2025. The building is subject to various active and open violations, including those related to elevator safety and energy efficiency compliance. However, many historical issues have been resolved through inspections or repairs, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints and violation resolutions. The property has maintained its basic operational requirements, with no recent reports of major systemic failures or widespread infestations, though recent heat and water supply complaints suggest some current maintenance challenges.