689 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 23-unit, 7-story building at 689 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, owned by Eli Fisher and completed in 2023, has experienced several maintenance issues since its opening. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between February and March 2025, though some of these were resolved quickly with confirmation of restoration.

More recent issues include two open complaints as of May 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and a mailbox problem. The building also experienced a significant water leak in March 2025, which was addressed. An active complaint regarding elevator service from February 2025 remains pending inspection.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since its opening, with the most recent bedbug report for the period between November 2023 and October 2024 showing zero cases. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in February and March 2025 with no violations found, and a construction-related complaint from April 2023 was also closed with no violations warranted. The building's maintenance record indicates that many initial issues have been addressed promptly, though some concerns, particularly regarding garbage storage and mailbox accessibility, persist as of mid-2025.