983 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The property at 983 Burke Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Gerardo Romero, is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1920. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heat/hot water and rodent problems.

Most recently, in early 2025, there were complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, though housing officials were unable to gain access for inspection. These heating issues follow a pattern, as similar complaints were registered in August 2021 under non-emergency electrical lighting that also resulted in no access for inspection. The building has also faced challenges with pest control, particularly with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple inspections showing either "Rat Activity" or "Failed for Other Reasons" since 2020, with the most recent inspections in 2025 indicating ongoing issues.

The property owner has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, showing "0" infested or re-infested units in recent years, and there have been no violations found regarding illegal conversion following a 2023 inspection. While the building has passed some health and safety inspections, including several rodent inspections, the recurring nature of heating system complaints and rodent issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building is classified as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A," and while there have been multiple violations and complaints recorded, many of these have been closed without resolution due to lack of access for inspections or subsequent compliance.