655 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 5-story, 46-unit building at 655 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, owned by Anita Gupta and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, with particular concerns emerging in the H apartment. The most significant current problems relate to water leaks, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between June and October 2024 regarding slow leaks affecting ceilings and walls in various locations. The building has also faced challenges with pests, including documented rodent infestations in mid-2024 and multiple pest-related complaints, some of which resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations.

Notably, there are at least four open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of October 2024 concerning damaged plaster and paint surfaces in various locations within Apartment H, including ceilings in the bathroom, hallway, and two rooms, along with water leak issues affecting walls in these areas. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of recurring problems, particularly related to plumbing and pest control, though many complaints have been closed without violations. While a benchmarking report violation from 2019 was eventually dismissed in 2021, more recent concerns have primarily centered on water-related issues.

Between 2022 and 2024, there was only one documented instance of bedbug infestation (in 2022-2023), with no reported cases in the most recent two reporting periods. The property underwent rodent inspections in 2022, with mixed results, passing one and failing another for unspecified reasons. Despite the numerous complaints and violations, many have been resolved or closed, though some significant maintenance issues remain open as of the latest available data from October 2024.