681 East 232nd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-family house at 681 East 232nd Street in Wakefield, built in 1910 and currently owned by 681 E 232 LLC, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring concerns with heat and hot water systems, including a significant emergency in January 2022 affecting the entire building, and separate incidents in July 2023.

The building has also faced multiple electrical problems, with power outages and lighting issues reported in July 2023, though inspections did not result in violations. Of particular concern are the ongoing maintenance issues in Apartment 1, where multiple violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates, including problems with peeling paint surfaces, water leaks, and plumbing system deficiencies identified in August 2022. The boiler system has been a recurring focus of attention, with complaints about defective/inoperative equipment filed in 2020, 2022, and most recently in August 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access in the latter case.

The building has undergone several 311 service requests for various issues including paint and plaster problems in 2023 and 2022, and water leaks reported in September 2022. While the bedbug reporting shows no documented infestations over the past three years, and the rodent inspection in October 2022 passed, the backlog of open violations related to water leaks, plumbing issues, and paint problems in Apartment 1 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent environmental control board violation from March 2024 resulted in a $625 penalty related to boiler access issues, though this appears to have been resolved.