847 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 847 East 228th Street in Wakefield, owned by Michael Clarke, has experienced significant heating and maintenance issues in recent months. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with HPD receiving ten separate complaints during this period. These complaints, several marked as emergencies, were generally addressed quickly, with restoration confirmed by occupants or through HPD inspections, though some complaints resulted in violations.

The building has open housing maintenance code violations from December 2024, including issues with the boiler room access, hot water availability in Apartment 1R, and multiple repair needs in both Apartments 1R and 2R, such as plaster and paint issues, plumbing concerns, and defective fixtures. Notably, there is a C-class violation regarding the heating system access door being locked at the boiler room. The building's recent history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with the heating system, which has prompted multiple complaints and violations.

In addition to the heating issues, there are documented problems with water leaks, visible structural concerns, and various maintenance needs in multiple apartments. However, it's worth noting that a rodent inspection conducted in October 2022 resulted in a passing score, suggesting no current pest issues were present at that time. The Department of Buildings shows one permit issued in December 2018, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the provided data.