726 East 217th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family home at 726 East 217th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Gerard Hutchins and built in 1925, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water in December 2024, including violations issued for inadequate hot water in Apartment 2, along with multiple heating-related complaints.

The building has also faced challenges with pest infestations, particularly mice, which were officially documented as violations in December 2024 though inspections dating back to November 2024 had already identified unsanitary conditions. Additional concerns include issues with an electric/gas range, wall conditions requiring paint repair, and various heating system accessibility problems, with some violations remaining open as of April 2025. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections showing rat activity in 2019 and 2022, and multiple failed compliance inspections between 2018-2022.

While a bedbug report filed in May 2025 indicated no infestations during the previous year, the building's maintenance record shows persistent challenges with both basic infrastructure maintenance and pest control. The Department of Buildings' records from 2019 also show attempts to investigate an illegal conversion complaint, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the property. The most recent set of violations from December 2024 includes requirements for the property owner to address peeling paint, hot water issues, rodent problems, and ventilation concerns in Apartment 2, with certification dates extending into April 2025 for some violations.