723 Oakland Place, Bronx, NY 10457

The 4-story, 9-unit building at 723 Oakland Place in Tremont, currently owned by Shaya Seidenfeld, has a notable history of safety and maintenance concerns since 2015. Most recently, in August 2023, the building experienced simultaneous issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations. In June 2023, violations were recorded regarding public hall cleanliness and encumbrances, which were certified as corrected by June 15, 2023.

The building has shown a consistent pattern of safety-related issues, with multiple violations and complaints regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector maintenance, particularly evident in 2015 when violations were issued specifically for Apartment 2. There is also an active DOB violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection records. The property demonstrates compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past four years, consistently reporting zero infested units from 2019 through 2025.

However, the building has faced ongoing challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by consecutive inspections throughout 2023-2025, with the most recent inspections in March and April 2025 confirming rat activity. Baiting efforts were documented in late 2023, and the building has passed some rodent inspections while failing others. The building's maintenance record also includes historical violations that have since been resolved, such as issues with entrance door closing mechanisms, public hall cleanliness, and inspection certificate placement, though these were primarily addressed by 2018. While many violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of safety system issues and current rodent activity indicates ongoing maintenance challenges.