739 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

739 East 228th Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building in Wakefield, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Julio Jimenez. The property has experienced several concerning incidents in recent years, most notably in March 2021 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding electrical wiring issues, heavy water leaks, heat and hot water problems, and an unsanitary pest infestation. While these complaints were ultimately closed without violations, the building has since faced ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

As of 2024, there are active violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, although previous filings for the period between late 2019 and late 2020 indicated no infestations. In 2021, significant safety violations were documented in Apartment 2, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, non-self-closing doors, and plumbing issues, though these were certified as corrected by April 2021. More recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges in 2025, with an electrical wiring complaint leading to an Oath Violation.

The building underwent a rodent inspection in October 2022, which resulted in a passing grade, suggesting improved pest management compared to the earlier 2021 infestations. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status according to recent filings, though the failure to submit required reports remains an open violation as of 2024. While many earlier violations from 2021 have been resolved, the pattern of safety violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance with housing regulations.