689 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

689 East 233rd Street is a 5-story, 26-unit "New Law Tenement" building constructed in 1925, currently owned by James Demetriou. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, with the most recent complaints in November 2024 documenting unsanitary conditions including pests, water leaks, and problems with windows and ceiling paint. Notably, there are multiple open housing maintenance code violations as of November 2024, particularly affecting apartment 3C, which has documented issues with water leaks, pest infestations, mold, and deteriorating paint.

Earlier in 2024, there were also problems with heat/hot water affecting the entire building, as well as concerns about mold and water leaks. The building has a documented history of rodent problems, with inspections in recent years showing mixed results, including a failed inspection in July 2025 and a passed inspection in April 2024. While there have been several building complaints filed with the Department of Buildings, most were resolved without violations, though there was a partial stop work order noted in 2023.

The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. Recent rodent inspections have shown ongoing challenges, with multiple failed inspections between 2013 and 2015 before a brief period of compliance in 2014-2015. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with particularly concerning patterns of water-related issues and pest infestations in recent years.