630 East 220th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family house at 630 East 220th Street in Olinville, owned by Bernadine Akukwe, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since 2021. The most significant cluster of problems occurred in December 2021, when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat and hot water issues, door and window problems, plumbing concerns with radiators, and unsanitary conditions including pest infestations.

These issues resulted in multiple violations, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment, which was cited for an infestation of roaches and various maintenance needs including plaster repairs, window repairs, and radiator issues. More recently, in 2022, the building underwent rodent inspections, showing rat activity in August and September 2022, though it passed compliance inspections later that year. The property has also faced some access-related inspection challenges, including a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) visit in August 2022 that could not gain access to the property.

An earlier complaint from 2020 regarding potential illegal conversion was closed in February 2021 after inspectors were unable to gain access. Despite these concerns, a rodent inspection dated November 2022 showed compliance, suggesting some improvement in pest management. As of the most recent records up to October 2023, several open violations remain from the 2021 inspections, including issues with plaster surfaces, painting requirements, and various maintenance matters in both the common areas and the second-floor apartment.