819 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 819 East 227th Street in Wakefield, owned by Joy Stiff, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2019, with the most recent violations occurring in early 2023. The property has documented problems with water damage, including a persistent leak affecting a second-floor apartment (2022), and multiple issues with paint and plaster conditions, particularly involving ceilings that have required emergency attention.

Notable maintenance concerns include two open violations as of 2023 related to building entrance doors and vestibule self-closing doors on the first story, as well as a significant lead paint hazard citation from 2022 affecting the second-floor apartment. The building has undergone periodic inspections for pest management, showing no bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods (2021-2025), though there was one failed rodent inspection in 2020 and another in 2021 for unspecified reasons, while a 2022 inspection passed. Historical complaints and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including electrical issues documented in 2020, mold problems in 2019, and various unsanitary conditions.

The property has required multiple repairs to address both safety and livability concerns, such as broken fire-rated materials and damaged plastered surfaces in public areas. While some previous violations have been resolved, including those related to fire safety and building structure, the pattern of maintenance issues suggests that while improvements have been made, the building has required continuous attention to basic upkeep and safety standards. The most recent bedbug and rodent inspections suggest current conditions may be stable in terms of these specific pest issues, though historical patterns of violations indicate ongoing building maintenance requirements.