1044 East 224th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-unit, three-story converted dwelling at 1044 East 224th Street in Wakefield, built in 1960 and owned by Wellesley Barnett, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the years. Most notably, in November 2018, there were multiple urgent complaints including problems with doors/windows, plumbing issues with toilets and radiators, and unsanitary conditions involving pests. HPD inspections during that period resulted in violations, though some plumbing-related complaints were eventually closed without violations being issued.

In recent years, the building has had recurring issues with bedbug reporting requirements, though documentation shows that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three filing periods (2022-2025). The most recent bedbug report filed in May 2025 indicates zero infested units. The building also faced multiple housing maintenance code violations in 2018, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including issues with radiator covers, a bathroom door frame, entrance door lock, and a mouse infestation.

These violations remain open as of the latest records. Additionally, there were rodent inspection failures in 2013, though more recent bedbug reporting suggests some improvement in pest management. The building's current violation history shows primarily administrative issues related to bedbug reporting compliance, with most previous violations having been addressed or closed. The property has maintained its 3-unit configuration since construction, and despite the historical maintenance issues, there have been no major service requests or violations reported in the past several years that would indicate persistent problems with the building systems or resident safety.