859 East 220th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-unit, three-story Old Law Tenement building at 859 East 220th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Ray Mckenzie and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there are currently multiple open violations from 2024-2022 related to failure to file annual bedbug reports and several safety requirement postings. The building has a concerning history of fire safety and emergency egress issues, with multiple violations from 2019 involving obstructed exits and windows, leading to substantial penalties that remain active.

In late 2021, there was a cluster of electrical and safety concerns including outlet issues and window guard problems, all categorized as either emergency or non-emergency situations. The property has documented several instances of maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention between 2019 and 2022, including complaints about heat/hot water, electrical problems, and various unsanitary conditions. A rodent inspection in September 2022 was passed, indicating no current pest control issues.

Of note is the building's failure to comply with several administrative code requirements regarding notification and signage, particularly related to fire safety equipment and building registration. While there were multiple complaints about various conditions between 2019 and 2021, many were resolved without violations being issued, though some complaints did result in citations for lack of access to inspect the reported conditions. The most recent significant issues appear to be primarily administrative in nature, relating to documentation and notification requirements, rather than emergency safety concerns.