718 East 217th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

718 East 217th Street is a four-story, nine-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Shaya Seidenfeld. The property has experienced significant plumbing and maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints in late 2023 and early 2024.

Notable problems included water leaks (with heavy flow described as an emergency), mold, pest infestations, and ceiling issues, many resulting in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The building also has open violations as of 2024 related to the failure to properly repair or replace building entrance door components and maintain proper sanitation in fire passageways. The building's history shows recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding security features and pest control, with several violations noting defective self-closing doors and lock systems.

A series of rodent inspection results from 2010 to 2022 showed both compliance and failure in various years, though recent bedbug reporting indicates no known infestations between 2019 and 2025. The Department of Buildings record shows attention to various systems and infrastructure improvements between 2018-2019, including plumbing and elevator work, along with historical complaints about construction work and gas utility matters. While many recent violations have been addressed and closed, including those related to the entrance door and buzzer system in 2024, the pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and systems maintenance.