756 East 217th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family home at 756 East 217th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Amit Stern, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2023. Recent complaints from April 2023 involved both mold and pest infestations, with violations issued for pest problems that affected the second apartment. Earlier issues in 2022 centered around heat and hot water service interruptions, with multiple complaints verified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building underwent a concerning period in early 2021 when it faced a cease-use order for its boiler system due to an oil tank leak, though this violation was eventually resolved with a $1,250 penalty. An inspection in February 2024 revealed several maintenance needs, including repairs to the basement's self-closing doors, defective cement floor, and various issues in the first-story vestibule. The property's maintenance record shows a pattern of moisture-related problems, including multiple mold and pest complaints, though these issues appear to have stabilized somewhat, with no bedbug reports filed since 2021.

The building passed a rodent inspection in August 2022 and currently shows no active bedbug or pest infestation as of the most recent inspections. Since 2021, the owner has taken steps to address various violations, including repairing a wood panel and marble tread near the staircase, though building residents have experienced periodic heat and hot water service disruptions. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and periodic issues with pests and moisture, though there have been indications of improved compliance with inspection requirements in recent years.