620 West 239th Street, Bronx, NY 10463

The 76-unit, 6-story building at 620 West 239th Street in Riverdale, constructed in 1953 and currently owned by Stewart Hackett, has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between 2019 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though most were resolved relatively quickly, typically within a few days of reporting. The building experienced significant interior maintenance issues in 2022, including problems with walls, plumbing (specifically toilets), and pest infestations, particularly in basement apartment BB, which required violation notices and corrections.

More recent concerns include a rodent sighting in December 2024, though a subsequent inspection in January 2025 found no violations. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, showing no infestations during this period. The building's infrastructure has faced several challenges, including an unsafe facade designation in 2018-2019 that resulted in ECB violations regarding safety measures and a detached metal parapet wall cap.

Elevator maintenance issues were noted in 2019, with violations related to failed repairs from a 2017 inspection. The building has shown regular attention to rodent control, passing inspections in recent years, including a January 2025 inspection. While the property has undergone various repairs and improvements over the years, as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2019, including equipment and exterior work, the recurring nature of certain maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.