830 East 230th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

830 East 230th Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building located in Wakefield, built in 1930 and currently owned by Patrick Meade. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building between February 5 and February 19, 2025. There was also an electrical issue involving no lighting in February 2025 and a power outage in December 2024.

The property has several open violations from 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, lock mechanisms, water leaks, and damaged fire retardant materials, particularly affecting apartment 1R and the first-story public hall. Between February and August 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water, electricity problems, and unsanitary conditions including pests and mold. A potentially serious development has emerged regarding the building's occupancy status, with an active Environmental Control Board violation from January 2024 alleging illegal conversion of a Class A apartment to SRO with bathroom and gas stove, though HPD's attempted inspection in February 2024 reportedly couldn't gain access.

If substantiated, this violation could significantly affect the building's legal status and the owner's obligations. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of persistent issues, particularly regarding building systems like heating and electricity, with multiple violations from April 2024 inspections remaining open as of October 2023. While earlier records show some basic maintenance compliance, the recent cluster of emergency complaints and open violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and systems reliability.