989 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The three-family building at 989 Burke Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Jakaria Saha, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2024-2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, as well as cooking gas issues, though HPD inspections could not be completed. The building has open violations from June 2024 related to unauthorized alterations, including illegal cooking space and plumbing fixtures in the ground-level/first-story apartment, an improperly installed electric range, and concerns about the conversion of a recreation room to a Class "A" apartment with full bathroom and kitchen facilities.

These violations also resulted in an active Environmental Control Board violation with a penalty of $620. Earlier issues in 2024 included various maintenance problems such as paint/plaster issues affecting radiators and ceilings, pests, and appliance concerns regarding the electric/gas range. While HPD inspections generally found no violations for these earlier complaints, they were documented as resolved.

The building's history shows some attention to rodent control, with passed inspections in 2018 and 2022, though the presence of pests was noted in 2024. The property has undergone multiple inspection attempts regarding its Certificate of Occupancy status, particularly in mid-2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during final attempts. The building, constructed in 1960, is officially classified as a two-family house but currently appears to be operating beyond its designated capacity based on the recorded violations and complaints.