833 East 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-family house at 833 East 231st Street in Wakefield, owned by Buddy Phagoo, has experienced several maintenance issues in 2023. Most concerning is the current situation in Apartment 2, where violations have been documented for mold conditions on multiple walls and the ceiling in the bathroom, with estimates of affected areas ranging from 3 to 6 square feet.

The apartment also has open violations for a broken faucet in the bathroom and roach infestation, while a window guard violation has recently been classified as urgent. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with windows and safety features, particularly window guards, with multiple 311 complaints logged in October 2023 alone, including instances of broken/missing window guards. There have been several plumbing-related complaints this year, including issues with bathtubs/showers and water leaks, though some of these complaints did not result in violations.

Other documented concerns include problems with the refrigerator and mailbox in May 2023. While some violations have been addressed and closed, including certain mold and plumbing issues, the ongoing nature of the current violations suggests that not all maintenance concerns are being consistently resolved. The building, constructed in 1925 and consisting of two stories, has a documented history of requiring attention to both basic infrastructure (plumbing and appliances) and safety features (window guards), with the most recent violations emerging in October 2023 suggesting continuing challenges with building maintenance and resident safety systems.