855 East 226th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story residential building at 855 East 226th Street in Wakefield, owned by Sheila Richard, is a converted class A structure dating back to 1901 that contains three units. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with two emergency heat/hot water complaints filed through HPD in November 2021, though inspectors were unable to gain access to apartments during their visits.

Since then, the building has faced ongoing regulatory requirements as evidenced by four consecutive open violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports as mandated by NYC Housing Maintenance Code. The most recent violation from April 2024 remains open, indicating continued non-compliance with this specific requirement. However, the building received a passing grade on a rodent inspection conducted in October 2022, suggesting no significant issues with rodent infestations at that time.

The property has a mix of historical and recurring maintenance challenges, with the heating system problems in 2021 being particularly noteworthy given their potential impact on resident comfort. The pattern of bedbug report violations over multiple years suggests administrative oversight rather than direct resident impact, though it reflects on the building's overall management compliance. The recent (2022) successful rodent inspection is a positive note in terms of building maintenance standards.