961 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-family converted-Class A residential building at 961 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, owned by Ronald Kandov, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns related to plumbing, with the most recent complaints in December 2024 regarding a bathtub/shower issue and slow water leak. A fire escape safety violation was issued in November 2024, which the owner has been given time to address.

The property has also had multiple inspections related to rodent activity, with failed inspections in June 2023 and a compliance inspection passing in August 2023, though violations were noted in June 2023. Historical records show a consistent pattern of needing to address basic maintenance issues, including a 2021 lead dust complaint, multiple bedbug report filings (most recently covering 2021-2022 with no active infestations reported), and various plumbing and sanitation concerns. The building's infrastructure appears to be requiring regular attention, with multiple 311 service requests and HPD complaints being filed and investigated.

While some issues have been resolved promptly (such as a paint/plaster complaint in early 2020), others remain ongoing or were not able to be fully assessed during HPD inspections. The property has maintained its official Class A designation since conversion and is recorded as having two stories and two units, having been originally built in 1925. Regular monitoring of housing maintenance code compliance is indicated, with the building's owner having received both emergency and non-emergency violation notices, particularly regarding fire escape safety and plumbing issues.