711 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The four-story, 16-unit building at 711 East 228th Street in Wakefield, owned by Sam Stahl and constructed in 1930, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, during April-June 2025, there were multiple 311 complaints regarding plumbing (toilets), appliances (refrigerators and ranges), flooring, and an electrical power outage, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to confirm these issues. More pressing concerns emerged in June 2025, including reports of unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), a broken window guard, heating/hot water problems, and door issues, all categorized as emergencies.

The building also has a history of violations dating back to late 2024, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, various maintenance issues in the basement apartment (ceiling, floor, door, and light fixture concerns), and a citation for accumulating refuse in the rear yard. Historical records from 2018-2024 reveal persistent building system challenges, particularly with electrical and boiler systems. Multiple complaints about electrical wiring and exposed components were filed in 2019, resulting in Environmental Control Board violations for improper electrical equipment and bonding issues.

The boiler system drew attention in 2019 and again in 2023, with violations regarding drainage, backflow prevention, and exposed wiring recorded in 2023. Rat activity has been a recurring issue, with inspection results showing infestation in multiple years (most recently in March 2023), though there have been periods of compliance as well. The building's occupancy has been relatively stable, with no recorded bedbug infestations in recent years, according to the bedbug reporting system. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic systems and infrastructure, with various violations requiring correction under housing maintenance laws.