637 East 224th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The four-story, 8-unit building at 637 East 224th Street in Wakefield, owned by Moshe Deutsch and constructed in 2005, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with two incidents in 2024-2023 affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. The most recent heat-related complaint was reported in November 2024 and took three days to resolve, while similar incidents occurred in March 2023. A pattern of maintenance issues emerged in early 2022, with multiple violations documented between January 27 and February 5, including problems with doors/windows, paint/plaster conditions, unsanitary pest-related concerns, and ventilation system issues.

These violations were all subsequently addressed and closed. More recent building maintenance has shown some improvements, though not without ongoing concerns. In November 2024, violations were issued regarding fire retardant material and ceiling paint in the public hall stairs on the 4th story, which were certified as corrected in December 2024.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations since 2018, with zero reported cases in the annual filings up to December 2024. Rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent in October 2022 passing, following a failed inspection in November 2016. Door-related violations have been a recurring theme, with multiple citations between 2022 and 2023, including issues with self-closing doors in various apartments and public areas. While the building has experienced several maintenance issues over the years, particularly related to heating systems and doors, most violations have been addressed and closed out by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.