219 East 203rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

This recently constructed 28-unit, 7-story residential building at 219 East 203rd Street in Norwood, owned by Faigy Friedman and completed in 2023, has experienced several maintenance issues since its opening. Most notably, there have been three separate incidents of pest-related concerns in August 2024, with follow-up inspections by HPD and DOHMH resulting in violations.

The building has also faced heating system problems, with a heat/hot water complaint lodged in December 2024, though this was resolved within three days of reporting. Earlier issues include a significant water leak and ceiling damage in April 2022 that prompted emergency responses from HPD, and an asbestos-related concern in June 2023 that triggered an advisory to the property management. During its construction phase in 2023, there were multiple incidents requiring Department of Buildings intervention, particularly in July 2023, when multiple Oath Violations were served regarding construction safety compliance and site conditions.

Two debris-related complaints in June and September 2023 were investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance record does provide some reassurance, as it has shown no bedbug infestations in its most recent two reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2022-2023), with all units listed as free of these pests and no treatments required. The property has undergone regular inspections and while several violations have been noted, records indicate these have generally been addressed promptly, with most recent complaints being resolved relatively quickly through inspections and corrections.