658 East 225th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 658 East 225th Street in Wakefield, owned by Joel Retek, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns centering around heating systems and door maintenance. Since late 2024 through 2025, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with inspections often unable to gain access to verify conditions, though some complaints were resolved or found to not violate housing laws.

The building has also faced ongoing pest issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints between September 2024 and May 2025, with some resulting in violations. The building's entrance door has been a particular maintenance challenge, with multiple violations issued between September and November 2024 regarding missing or defective glass panes and self-closing mechanisms. As of October 2023, there remain two open Class C violations related to door issues from November 2024.

The property has a history of rodent activity, with inspections in late 2022 documenting rat presence and other compliance failures. However, records indicate no bedbug infestations in the most recent five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue. While the building experiences periodic maintenance challenges, most recent complaints have been addressed through inspections and violation notices, though access issues have sometimes complicated resolution efforts.