1640 Overing Street, Bronx, NY 10461

1640 Overing Street is a 5-story New Law tenement building located in Westchester Square, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Vito Sacchetti. The building has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in 2024-2025, including an emergency complaint filed in February 2025 that was resolved with confirmation of corrected conditions. Other notable issues include water leakage in May 2024, mold problems documented in both May 2024 and December 2024, and various interior maintenance concerns such as paint/plaster issues and window frame problems.

The building has also faced safety-related concerns, with housing maintenance code violations including a lead paint hazard in Apartment 53 (noted in February 2025) and deficiencies in carbon monoxide detection systems. In terms of building systems, there have been two documented complaints about the sprinkler system's inadequacy in 2023-2024, with one active ECB violation regarding the sprinkler system in a commercial space where puppies are sold, resulting in a $1,280 penalty. Various safety improvements were required in 2024, including repairs to self-closing doors, security modifications to the roof access, and addressing trip hazards in common areas.

The building has a mixed history of pest management, with documented bedbug infestations in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, though no infestations have been reported in the past two years (2022-2024). Regular rodent inspections conducted in 2012 and 2019 resulted in passing grades. While many complaints have been addressed and closed through inspections, the pattern of recurring heating and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort.