689 East 219th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-story, three-unit building at 689 East 219th Street in Olinville, owned by Odisseas Konstantakopoulos, has experienced several recurring issues since being built in 2005, with the most significant concerns centered around heat/hot water systems and rodent control. Most notably, between November 2023 and January 2025, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, with at least eight separate incidents requiring HPD intervention. In late 2023 and early 2024, the building was also the subject of maintenance complaints regarding paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, with HPD unable to gain access for inspection in some cases.

The building has faced challenges related to both pest control and safety systems. In late 2023, significant violations were documented in Apartment 1, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a roach infestation, issues with self-closing doors, and problems with the heating system. These violations, recorded during an inspection on November 7, 2023, contributed to the building receiving a "C" class violation status. While more recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show no infestations, the building has experienced repeated rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings reported between December 2023 and April 2024, though a compliance inspection in April 2024 resulted in a passing grade.

The property has maintained ongoing compliance in its bedbug reporting requirements for the 2022-2024 and 2024-2025 periods, showing zero infested units during these reporting periods. Recent inspections have indicated some improvement in maintenance issues, as evidenced by the most recent bedbug report in May 2025 showing no current infestations, and a rodent compliance inspection in April 2024 passing successfully. However, the building's history shows persistent challenges with its heating/hot water systems and occasional pest control issues, particularly relating to the first floor apartment. The property's current status as of July 2025 suggests some progress in addressing these ongoing maintenance concerns, though historical patterns indicate these issues may recur.