862 East 220th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-story, 3-unit building at 862 East 220th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Leasia Laird and constructed in 1999, has experienced multiple recurring issues over the past three years. Most notably, the building has faced persistent rodent problems, with documented rat activity in 2023 occurring in January, March, July, and September, and additional activity noted in December 2023 and April 2024 despite bait applications.

There have been two heat and hot water emergencies reported in 2022 and 2024 affecting the entire building, though both were resolved relatively quickly. The building has also encountered various maintenance issues, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage in 2023, multiple violations corrected regarding ceiling paint/plaster in 2022, and concerning water leaks marked by heavy flow in November 2022. Recent inspections in 2023 revealed multiple violations primarily affecting Apartment 1 on the first story, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), defective light fixtures, and a mold condition in the bathroom.

Additional maintenance concerns involve a leaky kitchen faucet and the need to address self-closing door issues at the boiler room, with the latter remaining open as of August 2023. The building's bedbug reporting for the period from November 2021 to October 2022 showed zero infested units, though a violation related to annual reporting requirements was issued in April 2024. While some issues have been addressed and closed, including numerous violations from late 2022 and 2023, the persistence of rodent activity and certain open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges for the property.