685 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 33-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building at 685 East 228th Street in Wakefield, owned by Palushaj Properties LLC, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, between March and April 2025, multiple violations were documented, including plumbing issues in bathtubs/showers and sinks, door and window problems, water leaks, pest infestations, unsanitary conditions, and flooring concerns. These issues seem to have persisted into mid-2025, as evidenced by numerous emergency service requests in June 2025, addressing problems with doors, water leaks, skylights, and plumbing systems.

The building has also been under scrutiny for energy efficiency compliance, with active violations for failing to file required benchmarking reports and display energy scores between 2021 and 2022, along with an active Department of Buildings violation from 2018 regarding boiler inspection reporting. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly regarding water management and pest control. In November 2024, multiple violations were documented in apartment 1F alone, including water leaks, defective refrigerator door gasket, plaster and paint problems, and a roach infestation.

The property has also experienced rodent activity, with inspections in 2024 (most recently in November 2024) indicating ongoing pest management challenges. While some violations have been closed, several remain open, including plumbing, water leak, and pest-related issues as of the latest inspection records. The building's age (constructed in 1929) and current maintenance challenges suggest ongoing struggles with basic systems and infrastructure, despite the property's classification as a New Law tenement.