946 East 211th Street, Bronx, NY 10469

946 East 211th Street is a 4-story, Class B building located in Williamsbridge, Bronx, owned by Gretchen Hernandez and constructed in 1966. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, most notably concerning heating and hot water systems, with four emergency complaints about heat/hot water affecting the entire building between 2019 and 2022, though inspections found no violations in the latest incident.

A significant cluster of violations emerged in 2024-2025, including issues with the retaining wall, security fence, and various building maintenance concerns, some resulting in penalties totaling $4,850. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2018 and 2025, all passing, and has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven years. The property has undergone numerous inspections related to its status as a homeless shelter, particularly between 2022-2025, with several Oath violations served, including issues with construction, plumbing, electrical systems, and safety concerns.

Multiple Environmental Control Board violations were recorded between 2019-2024, primarily related to maintenance and safety compliance issues, though most were ultimately dismissed or resolved through penalties or corrections. The building's infrastructure has required various repairs and maintenance work, as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2019 for electrical work (Job Number: 240257841). Regular semi-annual inspections have been conducted, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 focusing on vulnerable building systems and safety concerns, resulting in both resolved violations and some requiring further attention.