711 East 230th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

Located at 711 East 230th Street in Wakefield, this 6-story, 41-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1932 has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. The first half of 2025 has seen multiple concerning incidents, including three heat/hot water complaints (two for the entire building and one for an individual apartment), a water supply issue, and problems with appliances including refrigerators and electric ranges. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water system issues, with multiple complaints throughout 2025 alone, suggesting ongoing problems with this essential service. In late 2024, significant violations were documented in apartment 4E, including infestations, mold, water leaks, and various interior maintenance issues, though these were certified as corrected by December 2024.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2023 regarding single-device operation and no alternate service, though inspections consistently found no violations. Important structural and maintenance issues have been identified through various inspections, including multiple violations of the Housing Maintenance Code regarding the building's facade and interior conditions. Active ECB violations from 2019-2022 indicate issues with exterior maintenance, and there are current DOB violations regarding the FISP Cycle 9A technical report and energy efficiency score display. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases between 2019 and 2025.

While the building has demonstrated periodic responsiveness to maintenance issues, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly regarding heat/hot water and general upkeep. The property has documented cases of rodent activity, with inspections in 2019 revealing some rat presence. Although many past violations have been resolved, there remains an active ECB violation regarding failure to submit required facade examination reports, with a financial penalty of $1,250 imposed. Recent HPD inspections of 2025 found conditions that did not violate housing laws, though these inspections were sometimes unable to be completed due to access issues. The building's management has historically addressed many complaints, as evidenced by multiple cases where inspectors noted conditions had been corrected, though some violations have taken longer to resolve and certain complaints indicate ongoing issues with building systems such as heat and water supply.