819 East 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10466

As of July 2025, 819 East 231st Street in Wakefield is a 2-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1948 and currently owned by John Rankin. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in May 2024, including mold (unsanitary condition), ceiling issues (paint/plaster), and a slow water leak, with violations issued in all three cases.

The building has a documented history of heating and hot water complaints, with multiple incidents between 2019 and 2020, though these issues appear to have been resolved promptly in most cases. Ceiling and wall maintenance has been a recurring theme, with violations issued in multiple apartments (notably apartments 4 and 5) regarding broken plastered surfaces and painting requirements, particularly during 2021 and 2024. The property underwent inspections related to bedbug reporting from 2021 onwards, with the most recent report for the period ending October 2024 showing no infestations or eradications.

Building records also show two permits issued in late 2021 and late 2022, though the specific nature of these permits is not detailed in the available data. A rodent inspection conducted in early 2016 resulted in a failure for unspecified reasons, but a subsequent compliance inspection passed. While the building has maintained basic compliance with housing maintenance codes in recent years, the pattern of repeat violations and maintenance issues, particularly regarding ceilings, walls, and heating systems, suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and upkeep.