718 East 214th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The property at 718 East 214th Street in Williamsbridge is a two-family house owned by Marlyn Mohamed, constructed in 2004. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with multiple rat sightings reported between 2022 and 2023, including recent complaints in September and July 2023 that resulted in inspection findings of rat activity and subsequent bait application.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted regular inspections, with the most recent occurring in February 2025, continuing the pattern of rodent control efforts. The building has also faced challenges with heating and hot water systems, particularly during winter months. Notable incidents occurred in January 2022, involving both apartment-specific and building-wide complaints about heat and hot water outages, though inspections indicated these systems were eventually restored.

Similar heating issues were reported in February 2020, though no violations were found during the investigation. Additionally, in late 2019, complaints regarding electrical wiring issues, illegal conversions, and unpermitted plumbing work were filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their attempts to investigate. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, the ongoing rodent control measures and sporadic heating system problems suggest persistent maintenance challenges within the two-family residence.