823 East 220th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The four-story, three-unit residential building at 823 East 220th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by David Refoua, has experienced several maintenance challenges over recent years. Most significantly, in early 2024, the property faced rodent-related issues, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene finding violations requiring follow-up inspections.

While a March 2024 rodent compliance inspection passed, an initial February 2024 inspection had failed, indicating ongoing pest management concerns. The building has a notable history of mold and water-related issues in Unit 3, as documented in October 2023, where violations were recorded regarding mold conditions, water leaks, and plaster surface problems, though these were certified as corrected by late 2023. The property has experienced recurring issues with its maintenance reporting requirements, specifically regarding the mandatory annual bedbug reports, with violations recorded in 2023 and 2024.

While the bedbug reports for these periods indicated no infested units, the frequency of violations suggests challenges in compliance. Additional maintenance concerns include a 2018 plumbing issue involving a toilet in Unit 3, which was promptly addressed, and various repairs needed to address mouse infestations, defective kitchen cabinets, and building entrance door issues documented between 2021 and 2022, most of which were subsequently resolved. The building's age (built in 1920) and historical conversion status as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" structure suggest it has undergone previous modifications from its original design, which may contribute to some of the maintenance challenges observed.