665 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

At 665 Burke Avenue, a 6-story, 60-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, recent months have been marked by recurring heating and hot water system issues. Between January and February 2025, multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building were filed and subsequently addressed, with HPD confirming corrections in most cases. More recently, in May 2025, the building experienced various maintenance issues including emergency-level concerns about cooking gas, and there were multiple non-emergency complaints about flooring, pest problems, mold, wall conditions, and appliance issues.

The building currently has several open Department of Buildings (DOB) violations from December 2024 related to safety concerns, including issues with bulkhead gates, roof door latches, skylight wire mesh requirements, and a problematic parapet wall leaning on the roof. The elevator system has been a persistent source of documented complaints, with multiple violations and cease-use orders between 2019 and 2025, most recently with stick-related and electrical issues. There are also active DOB violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections and a 2018 benchmarking report.

The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing rat activity noted in 2020, 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2023. While bedbug reports between 2019 and 2021 indicated no infestations, the building's overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with various building systems and infrastructure that require continued monitoring. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, elevator reliability, and pest management, raising concerns about building upkeep and resident comfort.