1277 East 222nd Street, Bronx, NY 10469

1277 East 222nd Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2004, currently owned by Behzad Zarrin. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple housing code violations recorded in December 2024 showing concerns about sanitation and safety. Notably, there are ongoing pest infestations (specifically roaches), mold problems, and water leaks in the building.

Apartment 2 has multiple open violations including non-functional carbon monoxide detectors, missing smoke detectors, broken refrigerator seals, defective door hardware, and issues with window glass panes, while also exhibiting pest and mold contamination according to recent HPD inspections. There have been multiple 311 complaints related to unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding pests, with inspections resulting in violations that the owner is required to address. The building's most recent inspection in December 2024 resulted in several citations requiring repairs or replacements of various building elements, including windows, doors, and bathroom fixtures.

Two bedbug-related violations remain open from 2023-2024 regarding failure to file required annual reports. While the property has undergone inspections and received violation notices, the persistence of these various issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's history includes multiple emergency and non-emergency violations, with most recent complaints being closed as of March 2025, though with violations still pending correction. The property has been subject to both emergency and non-emergency classifications for various violations, indicating varying levels of severity for the different issues reported.