975 East 226th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story, three-unit building at 975 East 226th Street in Wakefield, owned by Masey Smith-Lumsden, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. Between October and December 2024, there were three separate complaints requiring HPD inspections: one regarding an electrical outlet or switch, and two concerning plumbing issues (a toilet problem and a window pane issue), all of which remain unresolved due to the inspectors' inability to gain access for proper evaluation.

The building has also been cited for failing to file the required annual bedbug reports for three consecutive years (2022-2024), representing an ongoing administrative compliance issue, though records show no actual bedbug infestations during the 2019-2020 reporting period, with all three units having been treated and no re-infestations reported. The property appears to be experiencing some persistent maintenance communication challenges, as evidenced by multiple instances in 2024 where HPD inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations and had to leave cards and send follow-up letters.

These recent service requests, combined with the open bedbug reporting violations, suggest there are some maintenance oversight issues that may affect resident comfort. However, it's worth noting that the building's history before this period appears relatively stable, with no major indicated problems or safety concerns, and all documented bedbug issues were properly addressed and eradicated back in 2020.