694 East 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The four-unit, two-story tenement building at 694 East 231st Street in Wakefield, owned by Junior Bent and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there are active violations from 2024 related to unauthorized construction work, including the installation of partitions, bathrooms, electrical systems, and new boilers/water heaters, with associated fines totaling over $6,000. There have been multiple complaints filed regarding illegal cellar conversions between 2019-2025, with various inspection outcomes, including two attempts where inspectors were unable to gain access, and a 2024 partial vacate order.

The building's maintenance history reveals a cluster of problems in July 2020, including multiple emergency complaints about mold, sewage issues, and electrical problems, along with non-emergency issues involving plumbing, walls, and doors. Although Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections generally found no violations, these issues span several categories including unsanitary conditions, water supply, and surface damage. The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2020 specifically for Apartment 1F, including issues with the waste line, plastered surfaces, kitchen tiles, door functionality, and carbon monoxide detectors.

More recent bedbug reporting requirements have generated annual violations from 2021 through 2024 under HMC § FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT. An environmental control board violation from 2024 also notes occupancy contrary to official records, indicating unauthorized use of cellar space as living quarters and violations of occupancy limits. A 2022 rodent inspection resulted in a passing grade, which is a positive note in the building's recent history. While some issues have been addressed, many violations remain open as of 2025, particularly regarding building modifications and maintenance code compliance.