866 East 232nd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-unit residential building at 866 East 232nd Street in Wakefield, owned by Rafael Lirano, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. The most significant recent problems emerged in late 2024 and early 2025, including electrical lighting violations, mold concerns, and various door-related issues (with multiple 311 complaints showing HPD's inability to complete inspections). An inspection in December 2024 revealed substantial violations in the second-floor apartment, including the presence of mice, problems with flooring (including protruding nails), and issues with plaster surfaces and paint.

These violations were documented under various housing maintenance code categories, with some classified as Class A or B violations, though records indicate they were subsequently closed. The building's history also shows some concerning patterns, including an emergency mold complaint, sanitation issues, and multiple unaccessed inspection attempts in late 2024. Earlier complaints from 2019 raised concerns about construction debris and garbage in the rear yard, and there were several instances of denied access during inspections that year.

However, in recent bedbug filings from 2021 through 2024, the building has shown no evidence of infestations, with all reports indicating zero infested or re-infested units. The most recent rodent inspection in January 2022 passed, following an earlier failure in November 2021, suggesting some improvements in pest control. While many of the recent complaints have been resolved, the pattern of repeated maintenance issues and inspection access problems raises ongoing concerns about the building's upkeep and safety.