748 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

748 East 223rd Street is a 3-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Wakefield and owned by Georgina Appiah. The property, constructed in 1915, has recently experienced significant issues with heating and hot water, as evidenced by a building-wide complaint filed in late November 2024. While the HPD inspected the complaint on December 1, 2024, they were unable to gain access to perform a proper investigation.

This incident is particularly concerning given the building's age and the ongoing heat-related complaints. The December 2024 inspection resulted in multiple open violations primarily related to building safety and maintenance requirements. These include issues with the building entrance door latch sets, missing fire safety notices, and required postings related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak procedures. The building also requires proper maintenance of self-closing doors and accurate display of its registration number.

These violations suggest potential safety hazards for residents. Interestingly, a complaint regarding the Certificate of Occupancy status from August 2022 was investigated but found no warranting violations at that time. The building's rodent inspection history shows some concerns, with a failed inspection in July 2013, though more recent inspections in 2010 and 2022 passed without issues. While there is a history of various maintenance concerns, the most pressing issue remains the recent heating system complaints and the inability of authorities to access the building for proper investigation.