709 East 214th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-story, five-unit tenement building at 709 East 214th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Menacham Harfenes, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in early 2024. Inspections in February and March 2024 revealed a variety of concerns, including an infestation of roaches and mice in apartment 3F, a water leak in apartment 3R, and multiple issues with doors, floors, and walls throughout the building.

While many violations were addressed and closed by April 2024, there currently remains one open violation from August 2024 regarding broken or defective mortar at the south exterior wall. The building has also experienced recurring rodent activity, with rat inspections in 2019, 2020, and 2021 noting these issues, though no infestations have been reported since then. The property demonstrates a mixed record of safety compliance, with inspections in 2024 revealing problems with floor conditions, heating systems, and various maintenance issues.

However, the absence of bedbug infestations in all recent reporting periods (2021-2025) is a positive note. Specifically, in early 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding paint and plaster issues, flooring concerns, and various safety features including window guards and smoke detectors, though many of these complaints resulted in no violations being issued. The building also has an open violation related to properly repairing the broken or defective mortar at the south exterior wall, as of August 2024.