625 Manida Street, Bronx, NY 10474

The 5-story tenement building at 625 Manida Street in Hunts Point, owned by Fermin Garcia and constructed in 1923, has experienced a concerning pattern of maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025 alone, there have been multiple emergency plumbing issues including problems with sinks and sewage, as well as water leaks reported in February and March. The building faced significant heat and hot water concerns in January 2025, affecting the entire building, though some of these issues appeared to have been resolved.

Additionally, there are open violations from 2024 regarding rodent infestations in Apartment 6, including mice and roaches, and missing or defective window guards. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, including water leakage issues, plumbing problems, and heating system complaints. Recent inspection data shows active violations for failure to file required energy benchmarking reports in 2024.

The property has experienced periodic pest control challenges, with bedbug infestations reported in 2021-2023, though no units were reported as infested in the most recent 2024 reporting period. Compliance inspections have shown mixed results regarding rodent control, with some inspections showing rat activity and others failing for various reasons, though a passed inspection was recorded in June 2025. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that have required multiple tenant complaints to address, with varying degrees of resolution through HPD inspections.