1032 East 228th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 3-story, 3-unit building at 1032 East 228th Street in Wakefield, owned by Vilma Dennis, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past year, particularly affecting its 2nd-floor apartment (2NDFLO). Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with two emergency complaints filed in late 2024 (December 1 and November 12), though HPD was unable to gain access to conduct an inspection in the December case. A comprehensive inspection conducted on November 20, 2024, revealed multiple violations in the 2NDFLO apartment, including issues with mold, pest infestation (roaches), water leaks, and problems with safety devices.

Specifically, there were violations related to broken plaster surfaces, mold conditions, a defective carbon monoxide detector, and a non-functioning smoke detector. Some of these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by March 2025, including certain mold conditions and plaster repairs. The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with two complaints about potential building code violations: one regarding an illegal conversion and another concerning egress issues.

While an inspection was conducted for both complaints, in one case access was denied and in the other, no violation was found at the time of inspection. The property's bedbug reporting for the period from November 2022 to October 2023 shows no infestation cases, with all units listed as infestation-free. While the building has existed since 2007, these recent maintenance and safety issues, particularly affecting heat/hot water and sanitation, suggest ongoing challenges with property upkeep and resident comfort.