953 East 223rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, three-unit converted dwelling at 953 East 223rd Street in Wakefield, owned by Ronald Smith and constructed in 1925, has undergone several notable events regarding its maintenance and compliance status over the past few years. The most significant recent issue was a heat and hot water complaint in March 2021, which was promptly investigated and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations found.

Between 2021 and 2024, the building received four consecutive Housing Maintenance Code violations related to the requirement for annual bedbug reporting, though all these violations were ultimately closed. However, recent bedbug reports indicate improved conditions at the property. As of January 2025, the building's most recent bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period shows zero infested units, zero eradicated units, and no re-infested units.

This follows a similar pattern in the 2020-2021 reporting period, which also recorded no bedbug infestations. The building's most recent inspection dates from 2023 and 2024 show no current violations, suggesting that the property has been maintaining better compliance with housing regulations in recent years. While the heat and hot water issue in 2021 could have affected resident comfort, the absence of recent complaints and bedbug issues indicates improved living conditions, though prospective tenants should continue to monitor for any future maintenance issues.