687 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 687 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Eli Fisher, has experienced recurring heating and water-related issues throughout 2024-2025. Notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in both November 2024 and January 2025, with some cases involving the entire building and others pertaining to specific apartments. As of January 2025, there remains an open complaint regarding a slow water leak.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in late 2024. These violations include issues with pest infestations (mice and roaches), inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a requirement to repaint bathroom walls and ceilings in Apartment 1. Apartment 2 has open violations related to fire egress safety, defective plaster surfaces, roof leaks, and inadequate hot water provision.

The building's history includes several Department of Buildings complaints regarding water retention and drainage issues, with the most recent environmental control board violation from 2022 concerning maintenance concerns including missing sheetrock and exposed beams. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections, all resulting in failures for various reasons between 2014 and 2024, indicating ongoing challenges with pest control. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, the consistent pattern of maintenance issues, particularly regarding basic services like heat and hot water, suggests ongoing tenant comfort and safety concerns. The building's heating system access was noted as a concern in late 2024, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints indicate various infrastructure and safety challenges that require attention.