820 East 218th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

820 East 218th Street is a two-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Pauline Blake. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent complaint regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building filed in January 2025.

Between April and September 2023, multiple emergency complaints were documented, including heavy water leaks in both the ceiling and bathroom of Apartment 1B, which received Class B violations for inadequate repairs. Other issues during this period included unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), problems with doors/windows, and paint/plaster damage. Notably, a comprehensive inspection on April 7, 2023, revealed multiple violations in Apartment 1B, including pest infestation, water leaks, door and cabinet issues, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building's historical maintenance record shows some improvements, with no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent two annual filings (2024-2025), and rodent inspections in 2011, 2017, and 2022 all resulting in passing grades, though a failed inspection was noted in 2017. The Department of Buildings shows one permit filing from January 2022 for work designated as "EW" (Emergency Work) that is still listed as "In Process" as of the last available data. While many complaints have been resolved, the pattern of repeated issues, particularly regarding water leaks and general maintenance, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort that merit attention.