645 West 239th Street, Bronx, NY 10463

The 6-story, 43-unit residential building at 645 West 239th Street in Riverdale, owned by Donald Hallam, has experienced several notable incidents over the past several years. Most recently, in May 2025, there was an asbestos-related complaint, while a June 2025 emergency plumbing issue was reported and closed within a day. The building has a documented history of rodent sightings, with complaints filed in 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2021, though all inspections resulted in passing grades with no violations.

A significant cluster of violations occurred in April 2018, when four separate violations were issued concerning improperly installed commercial gas dryers in the cellar, including issues with gas piping and lack of proper inspections, though these were subsequently resolved with penalties amounting to $2,187. An illegal/ improper vent/exhaust complaint was filed in December 2021 and a sweep complaint in July 2019, both of which were closed without violations being found upon inspection. The building has consistently demonstrated good pest management practices, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past six annual reports between 2019 and 2024, and successful rodent inspections in November 2024, May 2023, and December 2021, all of which passed.

Records show two exterior work permits were issued in 2019 and 2020, suggesting maintenance and improvement efforts are being undertaken. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, regular inspections and prompt responses to complaints indicate ongoing attention to building conditions. The most recent concerns center around potential asbestos issues and plumbing problems, which would merit monitoring for follow-up inspections or corrections.