716 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement at 716 East 227th Street in Wakefield, owned by Ethan Boutehsaz, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past several years. Most notably, there were emergency complaints in both November 2022 (affecting the entire building) and December 2021 (affecting an individual apartment) regarding heat and hot water, though in both cases the problem was reported as resolved shortly after inspection.

The building has multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements in 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating a lack of compliance with HPD regulations regarding annual bedbug reporting. Historical records show persistent maintenance challenges in 2019, including heating system access issues, hot water problems in apartment 2F, multiple violations regarding door self-closing in 2F, and a roach infestation in that same apartment.

That year, there was also a violation concerning defective plastered surfaces in the bathroom of apartment 1F. Recent rodent inspections reveal mixed results, with a failed inspection in October 2022 for "Other Reasons," though a subsequent compliance inspection in November 2022 passed. While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, including the most recent bedbug reporting violations, it appears that most specific complaints have been addressed when reported, though the pattern of heating/hot water issues suggests this remains a recurring concern.