1021 East 226th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1021 East 226th Street in Wakefield, owned by Akosua Ofori, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 1987. Most recently, in February 2025, two emergency service requests were filed and remain open with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding plumbing (toilet) and safety (smoke detector) issues.

The building has also faced ongoing challenges with its annual bedbug reporting compliance, with open violations dating back to 2022 that remain unresolved as of April 2024. During a cluster of inspections in September 2021, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 3, including issues with doors, windows, electrical outlets, wall surfaces, and plumbing systems, though these were subsequently addressed and closed by June 2024. The property has a concerning history of safety and maintenance issues, including carbon monoxide detector compliance in September 2021, indoor sewage concerns in February 2025, and previous rodent control failures in both January and June 2021 inspections.

Additional documented problems include pest infestations, various electrical and plumbing deficiencies, and interior maintenance issues such as damaged walls and windows. While some historical violations have been resolved, the most recent open complaints from February 2025 regarding plumbing and smoke detector safety are particularly noteworthy given their potential impact on resident safety and comfort. The building's relatively modern construction (1987) suggests that many of these issues are likely maintenance-related rather than structural concerns, though the frequency and variety of complaints indicate ongoing management challenges.