1640 Macombs Road, Bronx, NY 10453

1640 Macombs Road is a 6-story, Class A residential building constructed in 2008, currently owned by Marcus Quintana. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly notable during November 2019 when multiple tenants reported failures, resulting in violations for lack of hot water in apartments 6H and 6E. Recent complaints include a smoking incident in April 2025 and a heat/hot water issue in January 2024, though the latter was resolved promptly. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, all passing since 2014, and has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported in the past four years.

The property has faced several elevator-related complaints between 2021 and 2025, all of which were inspected and determined to have no violations. There was a period in late 2023-early 2024 where violations were issued for failure to file external low-pressure inspections in 2021 and 2022, though these were dismissed. A pest infestation issue was documented in November 2022, resulting in violations, and more recently, a heating system complaint in early 2024. The building's 311 service requests and HPD (Housing Preservation and Development) complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems, though many issues have been promptly addressed upon inspection.

The property's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved violations and ongoing system maintenance needs, with particular attention required to heating system reliability. Recent improvements include successful rodent control measures, as evidenced by consistent passing inspections, and no reported bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods, indicating improved pest management. However, the persistence of heating system complaints suggests this remains an area requiring continued oversight. The building's age and location in Morris Heights, while relatively modern compared to many NYC structures, still exhibit typical urban maintenance challenges as documented through city service requests and inspections.