633 East 229th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 633 East 229th Street in Wakefield, owned by Deda Gjonaj, has experienced several concerning issues over the past two years that may affect resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints in 2024-2025, including four separate incidents in January 2025. The building is currently subject to open violations from September 2024 concerning necessary repairs in Apartment 6, including issues with plaster surfaces, carbon monoxide detectors, and water leaks.

Additional maintenance concerns have emerged recently, with violations related to the building's water supply infrastructure (June 2024) and multiple water leak reports (August-September 2024). The property has also faced challenges with rodent control, with failed inspections in October 2024 and November 2024. Building systems maintenance appears to be lagging, as indicated by active violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for both 2020 and 2021 (June 2023).

While the building's bedbug report filings from 2021-2025 show zero infestations, the persistent nature of heating, water, and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and general upkeep. The property has undergone multiple inspections and received various violation notices over the years, with the most recent documented issues generally falling under categories requiring prompt attention, such as heating systems and water infrastructure. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in terms of basic services like heat and hot water, water infrastructure, and pest control. While there have been some improvements evidenced by earlier violations being closed (such as those from 2023 regarding repairs in Apartment 8), the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns with building systems and maintenance responsiveness.