644B Manida Street, Bronx, NY 10474

The three-story, three-unit building at 644B Manida Street in Hunts Point, owned by Edwin Sanchez and constructed in 2004, has experienced persistent and serious maintenance issues over the past year, particularly regarding heating and sanitary conditions. From June 2023 to April 2025, there have been multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with violations issued in several cases when HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced significant pest and mold issues, with multiple violations documented between 2023-2025, including a pattern of unsanitary conditions involving both mold and pests (roaches and mice) in Apartment 2.

Several open violations from December 2023 remain unresolved, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a broken door lock, and ongoing mold and pest problems in Apartment 2. Recent inspections reveal a concerning pattern of rodent infestations, with failed inspections noted in late 2023 and early 2025, though a passing inspection in April 2025 suggests some improvement. The building has also opened violations related to the failure to file required technical reports since 2018.

While some heating-related complaints have been resolved quickly, the frequency of complaints suggests systemic heating system problems. The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections since 2010, with all previous rodent inspections from 2010-2022 passing, indicating that the current pest control issues may be more recent. The situation warrants monitoring, particularly regarding the heating system reliability and current pest/mold remediation efforts, though it's worth noting that many violations have been issued recently and may still be in the process of being addressed as of April 2025.