800 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 23-unit, 5-story building at 800 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, owned by Joseph Zitolo and constructed in 1927, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly with heating and water systems, over the past few years. Most recently, there was a significant water leak reported in September 2024 that required HPD intervention, though their inspection was not completed.

The building has had multiple heat and hot water complaints between 2020 and 2024, with the most recent incidents in November 2023 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. In 2022, several safety violations were noted, including issues with window frames, lighting, and heating systems, with specific citations in apartments 4E and 5C regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector problems, though these were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained a clean bedbug and rodent inspection record in recent years, with all annual reports showing zero infested units since 2018.

Recent building work has included several Department of Buildings complaints and inspections in 2023-2024, with one safety violation related to power line protection during scaffolding installation by BK Construction Services in April 2023, which resulted in a $2,500 penalty. The building's maintenance history shows regular addressing of violations once identified, though access issues have occasionally complicated inspections. The property has demonstrated compliance with Local Law 188/17 requirements as of 2023, and while there were multiple heating and maintenance issues noted from 2020-2024, most recent complaints have been properly addressed and closed by HPD or the Department of Buildings.