626 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 8-unit, 4-story residential building at 626 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, owned by 626 E 223 LLC and constructed in 2016, has recently experienced multiple maintenance issues in early 2025. There have been three significant complaints filed in February 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions (mold), plumbing issues (bathtub/shower), and lack of heat/hot water, all of which HPD was unable to inspect despite being filed as emergencies. These recent problems follow a troubling pattern of heat-related issues in both the individual apartments and the entire building, with a similar heat/hot water complaint filed in December 2020 that could not be inspected.

The building's maintenance history also shows various plumbing problems, including a toilet malfunction in June 2020, and some interior maintenance issues like wall paint/plaster concerns. The building has undergone two inspections for bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, with all reporting periods showing zero infested units, indicating effective pest management. In 2020, multiple Class A violations were recorded during an inspection, requiring the building to post various safety notices, including those related to carbon monoxide detection, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures.

These violations were certified as corrected by July 2023. A rodent inspection in November 2022 passed, suggesting the property maintains acceptable pest control standards. While the building's age and design typically suggest modern systems, the recurring heat and water issues combined with recent mold complaints indicate potential ongoing maintenance challenges that merit attention.