959 East 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, three-unit building at 959 East 231st Street in Wakefield, owned by Steve Mckenzie and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past four years. In September 2021, an unusual cluster of emergency complaints was filed regarding the building, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, mold, a malfunctioning ventilation system, heavy water leaks, and sewage problems - though notably, inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations related to these complaints.

The building has persistent open violations regarding annual bedbug report filings for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, all classified as Class A violations under the Housing Maintenance Code. More recently, a permit for work labeled "EW" was issued on May 26, 2023, with job number 240348575, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the records available.

The building's documented history raises some concerns about maintenance responsiveness and record-keeping practices, particularly regarding the repeated bedbug report filing violations over multiple years, which remain open as of 2025. While the 2021 complaints generated considerable attention from HPD, it's important to note that none resulted in formal violations being issued. The most recent building permit from May 2023 indicates some level of ongoing maintenance or improvements, though further details would be needed to assess the nature and impact of this work on current conditions.