631 Barretto Street, Bronx, NY 10474

The three-story, three-unit building at 631 Barretto Street in Hunts Point, owned by Winston Garcia and constructed in 2007, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025, including an entire building outage in March that was resolved within one day, and similar incidents in January of the same year. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including a window frame issue in December 2024, and electrical problems involving outlets and switches during the same period.

Multiple inspection attempts for these problems were unsuccessful due to access issues. The property has a documented history of code violations and safety concerns. In early 2020, there were significant violations regarding the sprinkler system and gas line installations that resulted in Environmental Control Board penalties totaling $2,500, though these were subsequently resolved.

A Class B violation from 2023 remains open concerning plastered surfaces and paint repairs in the hallway of apartment 3. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with all passing results since 2010, and has filed timely bedbug reports showing zero infestations in recent years. While there have been various maintenance issues over time, including unsanitary conditions and water leaks in 2023, inspections typically found no violations. The property's heating system appears to be the most persistent challenge, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints recorded throughout 2024-2025, frequently affecting both common areas and individual apartments.