1625 Benson Street, Bronx, NY 10461

This three-story, 17-unit building at 1625 Benson Street in Westchester Square, owned by Heriberto Torres, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent years, with three separate heat and hot water complaints filed within early November 2023, all classified as emergencies. The building's history shows a persistent pattern of heating problems, with multiple complaints regarding the entire building's heating system between 2018 and 2023, though inspections often found no violations or confirmed that systems had been restored.

More recent concerns emerged in 2024, with housing maintenance code violations issued in apartments 2A and 3A for pest infestations (including roaches and mice), and bathroom mold issues in apartment 3A, all of which were subsequently closed. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including violations in late 2023 regarding improper door closure mechanisms in the vestibule, incorrect heating system signage in the lobby, and historically, issues with plumbing (sink) and door problems documented in late 2018.

While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements for several years, showing zero infested units since at least 2020, it has undergone multiple rodent inspections, passing in 2019 and 2012, though it initially failed for unspecified reasons in 2012. The property, constructed in 1957, has experienced these ongoing maintenance issues despite regular inspections and service requests, with most recent violations receiving timely closure following appropriate remediation efforts.