756 East 216th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family house at 756 East 216th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Lepei Xie, has experienced several maintenance issues since its construction in 2005. The most significant cluster of problems occurred in October 2018, when multiple complaints were filed and subsequently inspected between October 23 and November 5 of that year, including multiple instances of water leaks causing damp spots, unsanitary conditions with pests, problems with flooring, and issues with wall paint/plaster.

These led to several violations being issued, particularly regarding a pest infestation and water damage in Apartment 1 on the first floor, where roaches, mice, water leaks, broken plastered surfaces, and paint issues were specifically cited. The building has had recurring rodent inspection failures between 2014 and 2017, though more recent inspections in 2018 and 2022 showed compliance with rodent control requirements.

Of particular concern is a currently open violation from May 2022 regarding a loose handrail at the west entrance stairs that requires proper securing. While many of the 2018 violations were eventually closed, the history of maintenance issues suggests ongoing attention to building conditions is necessary, though the most recent rodent inspection in 2022 showed passing compliance.