678 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-unit, three-story building at 678 East 233rd Street in Wakefield, owned by Rayshawn Ellison, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since its construction in 2006. Most notably, there has been a recurring problem with heat and hot water in January 2025, with three separate emergency complaints filed through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department, two of which could not be inspected due to access issues, and one resulting in violations.

The building has also faced significant safety and maintenance challenges, particularly in August 2020, when multiple violations were documented including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, various appliances (refrigerator and gas range), flooring, and a pest infestation in unit 3. More recent violations from April 2023 remain open, concerning sprinkler system requirements in the cellar.

The building's maintenance history shows some improvement in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reports (2023-2025) indicating no active infestations, following a period in 2021-2022 when all three units were affected. The property has passed recent rodent inspections (most recent October 2022), though it previously failed an initial inspection in late 2012 for unspecified reasons. While many of the previous violations from 2020 were ultimately resolved, the pattern of heat and hot water issues in early 2025 raises ongoing concerns about building maintenance and resident comfort.