740 East 214th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 740 East 214th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Nelson Olanrewaju and constructed in 1928, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, during May 2023, the property faced multiple plumbing problems including sink, toilet, and radiator issues, as well as electrical outlet concerns, pest infestations, and safety issues related to smoke detectors. These resulted in several violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

A major cluster of violations was documented in June 2023, primarily affecting the third-floor apartment, noting problems with doors, windows, smoke detectors, electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, and a mouse infestation. The building's fire escape received attention in 2024 due to a defective drop ladder, though this violation was subsequently closed. The property's history includes an occupancy dispute from 2018 regarding alleged unauthorized SRO (Single Room Occupancy) conversions on the second and third floors, which was resolved.

Compliance records show regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2022, all passing, and the building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2019, with zero reported infestations in recent filings through 2024. A concerning incident occurred in February 2023 involving heat/hot water complaints, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building's management has responded to most violations, as evidenced by their certified closure, including responses to issues with self-closing doors, leaky faucets, smoke detectors, window defects, and various plumbing problems. The property transitioned from unregulated to Class A status in recent years, suggesting a change in its regulatory oversight.