637 East 222nd Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 637 East 222nd Street in Wakefield, owned by Lola Blinth, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2019, with the most recent notable event being a heat/hot water complaint in December 2022 that was promptly addressed within two days. The building has a documented history of pest problems, particularly in late 2019 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, resulting in HPD violations. Additionally, there were plumbing challenges in mid-2019, with two separate complaints about water leaks that inspectors were unable to access.

The building is currently in violation of NYC's bedbug reporting requirements for 2022 and 2023, as indicated by open violations from March and April 2024, though records show no documented bedbug infestations during the 2020-2021 reporting period. A rodent inspection conducted in November 2022 resulted in a passing grade. The property has undergone various inspections and repairs over the years, with notable violations being resolved, including a December 2019 violation for water damage and roach infestations in Apartment 1.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in July 2019, though access was denied during inspections. While the building experienced several heat and hot water issues during 2019-2020, most complaints have been addressed, with HPD verifying corrections. The 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations show a pattern of maintenance issues primarily concentrated in late 2019, including multiple instances of heat problems, pest infestations, water leaks, and various repair needs. The property's age (built in 1926) and historical maintenance record illustrate typical challenges faced by older tenement buildings in New York City.