723 East 222nd Street, Bronx, NY 10467

This three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 723 East 222nd Street in Wakefield, owned by Limon Lumaj and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, from late 2022 through 2023, the building faced multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations, as well as problems with heat/hot water and appliance functionality. While some of these complaints were investigated with no violations issued, others could not be inspected due to access issues.

The property currently has four open violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required under Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) regulations. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues concentrated around 2019-2020, particularly affecting Apartment 1, which experienced multiple problems including water leaks, ceiling damage, pest infestations, and radiator issues. These violations included both Class B and Class C categories, indicating varying degrees of severity.

The Department of Buildings recorded an illegal conversion complaint in early 2019, resulting in a violation, though this appears to have been resolved. Environmental Control Board violations were issued in connection with this illegal conversion, though the penalties imposed were $0.00. Rodent inspections between 2009 and 2022 show consistent compliance issues, with the most recent inspection in October 2022 resulting in a passing grade, suggesting some improvement in pest control measures. While some historical violations have been closed, the building's recent history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance and resident comfort, particularly regarding mandatory reporting requirements and maintenance issues.