1154 East 212th Street, Bronx, NY 10469

The three-story, six-unit building at 1154 East 212th Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Charles Richards, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues since 2019. Most recently, in March 2024, the property was cited for unsanitary conditions involving mold, though these conditions were reported as corrected during the HPD inspection. The building has faced multiple water-related problems, including three emergency water leak complaints in January 2019 (heavy flow), September 2022 (slow leak), and December 2020 (heat/hot water issues), all of which were eventually addressed.

The property has also had ongoing concerns with pests and rodents, with documented mouse and rat sightings in 2021, and pest-related complaints in 2021 (unsanitary conditions) and 2022 (failed inspection access). While the building's bedbug reports from 2022 to 2024 show no infestations requiring treatment, there have been periodic violations requiring bedbug report filing, with the most recent inspection showing zero infested units. Significant violations were recorded in 2021 regarding lead paint hazard notifications, and in 2022 for missing safety equipment on the fire escape ladder.

The building experienced multiple maintenance issues in 2022, including plumbing, electrical, and sanitary problems, though inspections generally found no violations. Historical records show previous concerns with window conditions in 2019 (apartment 2R), and multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work in 2019-2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access during these investigations. The building has generally passed rodent inspections in recent years, with persistent rat activity recorded in earlier years suggesting some improvement in pest management. The property has an established history of maintenance issues requiring government intervention, though most recent complaints have been addressed through proper channels.