920 East 224th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 2-story, 4-unit tenement building at 920 East 224th Street in Wakefield, owned by Shawn Barratt, has experienced recurring maintenance issues and violations since 2018. Most notably, there are current open violations from 2024-2025 related to door latches and self-closing doors at the vestibule leading to public hallways, as well as an outstanding emergency complaint regarding cooking gas from February 2025. The building has faced several critical infrastructure problems, including multiple instances of heat and hot water outages (with the most recent in late 2023), significant water leaks (2023), and mold issues (2023).

There are also three open bedbug reporting violations spanning from 2019 to 2024, suggesting non-compliance with mandatory reporting requirements. Safety concerns have been documented, including a broken window guard (2023) and various plumbing issues affecting bathtubs, sinks, and shower facilities. The building's problematic history includes unauthorized modifications, with records showing construction of illegal cellar partitions and bathrooms in 2018 that resulted in Environmental Control Board violations against both the contractor and owner, though these were eventually resolved.

Rodent inspections in recent years (2021-2022) indicated persistent pest issues. While many complaints have been closed following HPD inspections, including those related to plumbing, windows, and sanitation, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property was built in 1930 and has been operating under New York City's "New Law" tenement regulations, which impose specific maintenance and reporting obligations on building owners.