1051 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-story, three-unit building at 1051 East 227th Street in Wakefield, owned by Jagjit Hora and constructed in 1925, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning are the recent violations identified in November 2024, primarily affecting Apartment 1, including defective fire safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), a water leak in the kitchen, rodent infestation, and various maintenance issues such as problems with door functionality and plaster surfaces.

The building has also faced recurring electrical problems, with multiple power outages reported in 2024 and 2025, as well as persistent pest control issues, with several non-emergency pest complaints logged in 2025. Safety concerns have been a consistent theme, with violations regarding a defective fire escape ladder (noted as defective in 2024), and multiple complaints about various systems including heating, hot water, and electrical infrastructure.

The property has a documented history of rodent inspections between 2017 and 2021 showing persistent issues, failing inspections for "Other Reasons" in multiple instances throughout this period. Additional complaints received attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding conditions such as missing signage, garbage storage issues, and plumbing concerns, though many of these did not result in violations being issued. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with many complaints requiring multiple follow-ups and inspections to address persistent issues.