624 East 220th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

Located in the Olinville neighborhood, 624 East 220th Street is a 5-story, 53-unit residential building constructed in 1929 classified as a New Law Tenement and currently owned by Avinash Khatri. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns about pest infestations being prominent throughout 2025, including multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests submitted in May and June 2025. Apartment 5B has been the focus of several serious maintenance issues, including lead paint hazards (documented in October 2024) and multiple health concerns such as mold and vermin infestations.

The building also faced water-related problems in February 2025, with violations issued for damp spots, though moisture-related complaints had previously been documented in 2024. The property has a history of various building maintenance violations, including repairs needed for fire escape defects (May 2024), plumbing issues affecting multiple areas, and problems with paint and plaster throughout the building. In late 2024, there was a significant heating system failure affecting the entire building, though these services were reportedly restored during the inspection.

The building's environmental history shows consistent pest management challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in four units during the 2023-2024 period, though these were reportedly eradicated. The property has also faced multiple compliance issues regarding building permits and unsafe conditions, particularly in 2018 when violations were issued for unauthorized work and safety concerns regarding exterior walls and sidewalk scaffolding, resulting in various fines. Recent inspections have confirmed ongoing pest presence, and rodent activity was documented in late 2022, indicating persistent sanitation challenges.