936 East 224th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story New Law tenement building at 936 East 224th Street in Wakefield, owned by Israel Frankel, was constructed in 1930 and contains 4 units. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly affecting apartment 2F, which has documented problems with mold, plumbing, and pest infestations.

In recent inspections from 2023 through 2024, significant violations were documented in apartment 2F, including A-class violations for mold (approximately 2 square feet in bathroom), multiple B-class violations for defective plastered surfaces requiring repair, and a C-class violation for a roach infestation affecting the entire apartment. The most recent round of complaints from May 2024 highlighted issues with pests, plumbing (basin/sink and bathtub/shower), window frame conditions, and mold, though inspection access was not granted for some of these complaints. Earlier issues from October 2023 also resulted in violations for mold and pest conditions.

The building has a history of general maintenance concerns, with documented violations as recently as December 2023 affecting public hall areas requiring paint and fire retardant material repairs. While the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025), it has shown ongoing challenges with pest control, water management (plumbing issues), and general building maintenance. Historical rodent inspections from 2014 show mixed results, with one failing inspection for "Other Reasons." The persistent nature of these issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort, with particular attention needed for plumbing systems and pest control measures.