637 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The two-family house at 637 Commonwealth Avenue in Clason Point, owned by Braulio Rodriguez, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years. Most recently, in December 2024, there was an emergency complaint regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, which was closed when housing inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises.

This followed a similar incident in November 2018, when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to complaints about no heat or hot water throughout the building, though tenants reported that the services had been restored before the investigation concluded. The building, constructed in 1940, is a two-story structure containing two residential units.

While the heat and hot water problems represent the most significant issues on record, it is worth noting that these disruptions occurred approximately six years apart, suggesting there may be intermittent problems with the building's heating and hot water systems. The most recent incident in December 2024, being the latest recorded service request, indicates that these infrastructure challenges persist into the current year, July 2025.