729 East 224th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

This two-family house at 729 East 224th Street in Wakefield, owned by Patricia Henderson, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns revolving around heating and water system reliability. The building, constructed in 1930, consists of five units across two stories. In 2023 alone, there were three emergency heat and hot water complaints in May, and one in February, all of which were resolved promptly by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The period from August to October 2022 saw multiple complaints regarding various issues, including flooring, wall conditions, door problems, water leaks, appliance concerns, and unsanitary conditions related to mold, though no violations were issued for these. The building has eight open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of March 2022, primarily associated with apartment 4REAR, including issues with mold, water leaks, pest infestation, and electrical wiring concerns. The property has a documented history of illegal conversion complaints in recent years, with two separate investigations in 2018 and 2020, though in both cases, inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Additional historical issues from 2022 included observations of lead-based paint hazards and multiple structural concerns, all of which were documented in violations. A rodent inspection conducted in October 2022 passed successfully, indicating no current infestation problems. While many complaints have been addressed and closed, the pattern of heating and water issues, along with multiple open violations related to various building systems and conditions, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.