915 East 229th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, three-unit building at 915 East 229th Street in Wakefield, built in 1933 and currently owned by Israt Maria, has experienced several concerning issues in the period leading up to 2025. Most notably, in April 2024, there were significant structural and safety concerns, including collapsed concrete ceiling issues at the front stairwell stoops affecting basement apartment #4, which presented egress and utility hazards. There were also multiple active violations regarding illegal basement apartments, with evidence of unauthorized construction including two separate apartments with kitchens and bathrooms.

The building has faced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024, with multiple complaints about plumbing problems, ceiling damage, and appliance issues, including one instance where violations were issued regarding the electric/gas range. Apartment #3, located on the second floor, has documented violations related to pest infestations (mice and roaches), mold conditions in the bathroom, broken plaster and paint surfaces, and safety concerns regarding window guards and self-closing doors. The property has a history of lead paint concerns, with an active violation as of April 2024 requiring remediation of peeling lead-based paint in the foyer area. Additional issues emerged in 2024, including safety concerns with missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and problems with door/window functionality.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (July 2021), there have been recurring pest control needs documented through housing maintenance complaints. The Department of Buildings issued several violation notices in April 2024 related to structural conditions and unauthorized apartment conversions, with penalties totaling $10,000. Notably, the building's bedbug report filings from 2021 through 2025 indicate no current infestation issues, though there were past incidents affecting multiple units between 2019 and 2022. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance, particularly affecting Apartment #3 during 2024-2025.