844 East 214th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-story, five-unit building at 844 East 214th Street in Williamsbridge, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Roy Rutty, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is an ongoing violation related to the annual bedbug report that has been documented in open violations from 2021 through 2024.

The building has a history of emergency service requests, including heat and hot water problems in April 2019, and multiple issues in August 2018 involving electrical problems (no lighting), various unsanitary conditions including mold and pest infestations, and wall maintenance concerns. Despite these complaints, it's significant to note that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access during inspections for the 2019 and 2018 complaints, leading to their closure without resolution verification. The building has had several safety-related violations that were addressed in 2019, including requirements for proper posting of smoke detector information, gas leak procedures, CO detector requirements, and housing information guides, all of which were subsequently closed.

Recent rodent inspections in 2019 and 2022 both passed, indicating no current rodent issues. While the building's history shows clusters of maintenance concerns, particularly in 2018 and 2019, the pattern suggests challenges with inspection access rather than persistent unresolved problems. However, the open bedbug report violation and the age of the building mean that regular maintenance and compliance with current housing codes are particularly important.