822 East 229th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-family house at 822 East 229th Street in the Wakefield neighborhood, dating back to 1910 and currently owned by Abraham Nahamias, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been two recent emergencies in early 2025 involving loss of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though these were promptly resolved within days of the complaints. In late 2023/early 2024, the building underwent an inspection revealing multiple violations in Apartment 1, including issues with mold (approximately 60 sq.

ft. at ceiling), pest infestations (roaches and mice), water leaks affecting the kitchenette ceiling, and various problems with plastered surfaces and paint conditions. These violations were certified for correction by the end of January 2024. The property has faced ongoing concerns regarding its legal status and safety compliance, particularly relating to an allegedly illegal basement apartment conversion.

As of 2021, there were open violations concerning the illegal conversion from private to multiple dwelling use, and improper basement occupancy with cooking facilities. More recently, in September 2024, two active Environmental Control Board violations were issued for the property: one regarding failure to maintain the building's fire escape (now enclosed with cut ladder) affecting second and third-floor egress, and another for unauthorized construction work on the second-floor patio area. The building has consistently passed bed bug inspections from 2021 to 2024, with no infestations reported, and successfully passed rodent inspections in October 2022, though earlier complaints in 2021 had documented pest issues. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency violations requiring attention, with some issues appearing to persist over time, particularly regarding water-related problems and building code compliance.