659 East 222nd Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The newly constructed 4-story, 10-unit building at 659 East 222nd Street in Wakefield, owned by Ed Lekaj, has experienced several maintenance issues since its 2022 completion. Most recently, in May 2025, there were multiple complaints about pest infestations and wall conditions, along with plumbing problems involving sinks and doors. Three separate pest-related complaints were filed in May 2025, though inspections found no housing law violations.

Among the more concerning issues, a plumbing problem with a basin/sink received emergency status, and a door-related emergency was reported in the same month. The building has a pattern of door and window problems, with complaints about frames and doors dating back to late 2024, some of which required inspections that could not be completed. Looking at the building's history, there were significant concerns during construction in 2021-2022, including a stop-work order related to construction beyond approved plans, which was ultimately rescinded.

Three illegal use complaints were filed in 2024-2025, though inspections found no violations warranting action. The property underwent structural monitoring when completed in 2022, and while there were violations noted in 2021 regarding hazardous conditions, these were eventually dismissed. More recently, in late 2024, there were various plumbing issues documented, including problems with radiators, sinks, and bathtub/shower facilities, many of which received emergency status. Notably, the building's bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period shows zero infestations or eradication efforts, suggesting successful management of this particular issue.