709 East 218th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The property at 709 East 218th Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in Williamsbridge, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Lester Morgan. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in September 2019, when multiple non-emergency issues were reported including problems with walls, ventilation systems, flooring, and plumbing, as well as unsanitary pest conditions.

More recent inspections in late 2023 revealed various building maintenance issues, particularly affecting the 3rd floor unit, including a leaking roof in the kitchen, defective doors, and issues with plaster surfaces. The building has also faced safety compliance challenges, with violations noted for missing self-closing doors at various locations, and several citations regarding posting requirements for safety notices, including gas leak procedures, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and heating system contact information. The property's most recent housing maintenance code violations from 2024 indicate ongoing regulatory compliance efforts, though many violations were promptly closed following certification.

Importantly, the building's bedbug reporting record shows no infestations reported in the last two annual filings (2022-2023 and 2023-2024), and a rodent inspection in September 2022 passed, suggesting improvements in pest management. While the building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, the prompt closure of violations and recent bedbug-free status indicates some improvements in property management. The combination of historical maintenance issues and recent safety compliance violations suggests that while many problems have been addressed, there have been ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety requirements.