718 East 232nd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story, three-unit building at 718 East 232nd Street in Wakefield, owned by Cheryl Williams, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2024, most notably with its heating and hot water systems. Between August 2024 and March 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent in March 2025 being temporarily resolved during an inspection.

The building has also faced significant internal maintenance challenges, including emergency situations involving mold and pest infestations documented in September 2024, along with a heavy water leak complaint in September and repeated heat/hot water issues that resulted in violations being issued in October 2024. Additional concerns include unsanitary conditions documented in September 2024, violations related to lead-based paint hazards, and a fire escape safety inspection, though some inspections were unable to gain access to the affected areas. The property has a history of suspected illegal residential conversions and hotel room activities, with complaints filed in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though inspections did not reveal any violations in these cases.

While there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2025), the building's current violations include lead paint hazards and various maintenance issues, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. The Department of Buildings has one open violation from October 2024 regarding heating system access and several other violations from September-October 2024 related to lead paint hazards, self-closing doors, and pest infestations, primarily affecting apartment 1. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and internal conditions, requiring continued attention from management and oversight agencies.