642 East 221st Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-family residential building at 642 East 221st Street in Olinville, currently owned by Erwin Elliott, has been facing ongoing maintenance challenges since 2018. The property, which is a three-story structure built in 1925, has several significant open violations as of 2024. Notably, there are persistent bedbug reporting violations for 2019-2024, requiring the owner to file annual bedbug reports as mandated by HPD regulations.

The building has a documented history of water-related issues, including emergency complaints about heavy water flow and mold in September 2019, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. Safety concerns have also been documented, including violations related to defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the second-floor apartment in March 2019, though these were subsequently closed. Recent inspections have shown some improvements, with a passed rodent inspection in October 2022 following previous failures in July and August 2022.

However, the property's maintenance record shows a concerning pattern of unresolved issues, particularly regarding water damage and mold. The first-floor apartment has documented violations from both 2018 and 2019 related to mold and plumbing issues, while the second-floor apartment had safety equipment violations that were addressed. The building's most recent documented inspection activity as of 2024 indicates continued oversight by HPD, with at least one open violation related to bedbug reporting requirements.