727 East 229th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

727 East 229th Street is a 2-story, 5-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Jadunandan Bharat, located in the Wakefield neighborhood of New York City. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, most notably a heat and hot water emergency in December 2023 that affected the entire building, with violations subsequently confirmed through HPD inspection. Several safety concerns were identified in early 2024, particularly in apartment 1R, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, door maintenance issues, and inadequate heating and hot water supply.

Access issues were also noted regarding the building's heating system. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filing in February 2024 confirming no infestations between November 2022 and October 2023, though there were multiple notices regarding bedbug report filing requirements in 2021-2023. The building's violation history reveals persistent maintenance issues, with some being classified as Class C violations, indicating potential hazards or serious non-compliance with housing codes.

While some violations have been closed following certification, including hot water issues in 1R and door repairs in 2024, several recent violations remain open as of the latest available data. The property's age and designation as a New Law Tenement are consistent with its 1930 construction date, and it has generally maintained its original 5-unit configuration over the years. The most pressing concerns for the building appear to be in the areas of heating, hot water supply, and building security, particularly regarding access to the heating system.