848 East 214th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

848 East 214th Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building in Williamsbridge owned by Desmond Downer and constructed in 1990. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues, particularly in recent months (April 2025), with multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water problems (both building-wide and apartment-specific), electrical issues including power outages and no lighting, and various unsanitary conditions including pests and mold. These recent complaints have presented challenges for inspection access, with HPD unable to complete inspections for some of the reported issues.

The building currently has open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports. Previous complaints from 2018-2019 indicated persistent pest problems in the third-floor apartment, including issues with roaches, mice, and plumbing fixtures. Additional historical concerns include a 2022 complaint about building stability that also encountered access issues during inspection.

The building has a documented pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment, which has experienced multiple violations regarding pests, plumbing issues, and safety concerns such as a missing smoke detector. Recent 311 complaints from April 2025 show a cluster of maintenance issues being reported simultaneously, suggesting ongoing problems with building systems and maintenance response. While some complaints have been resolved or closed (often due to unable-to-inspect situations), the frequency and variety of recent complaints, combined with historical maintenance issues, indicate continuing challenges with building upkeep and systems reliability, particularly relating to heat/hot water and electrical infrastructure.