780 East 214th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

780 East 214th Street is a three-story, seven-unit New Law Tenement building located in Williamsbridge and owned by John Gilkes, built in 1928. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently, with the most pressing being recurring heat and hot water problems throughout 2024, particularly in October when multiple complaints were documented and emergency plumbing work was required.

These issues seem to have persisted despite inspections and attempted access to units. The building has also been dealing with various maintenance violations and repairs, particularly in 2024, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 4, an infestation of roaches in Apartment 1, and multiple issues with plaster surfaces and paint requirements that have resulted in open violations. Other notable issues include concerns about building security with defective self-closing doors, lighting problems in common areas, and a significant sanitary violation related to pests in March 2024.

The building's recent history shows consistent challenges with basic infrastructure and maintenance, though there have been some positive indicators as well; for instance, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past two reporting periods (2023-2024), and recent rodent inspections from 2012, 2018, and 2022 have all resulted in passing grades, with only one failure for other reasons in 2012. The most recent complaint regarding building stability (shaking/vibrating) from June 2024 resulted in no violations being warranted upon inspection. The property continues to have several open housing maintenance violations as of October 2024, including issues related to emergency notifications and public safety requirements, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges for the property management.