710 East 235th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 36-unit, 6-story tenement building at 710 East 235th Street in Wakefield, built in 1928 and currently owned by Leopold Knopfler, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2024-2025. The property has multiple open violations and complaints as of summer 2025, including ongoing electrical wiring issues, water leaks, and various maintenance problems. Notable concerns cluster around Apartment D7, which has documented issues with pests (including roaches and mice), multiple water-related problems, and violations regarding mold, a leaky bathroom ceiling, and defective fixtures documented in late 2024.

The building has a history of serious violations related to unauthorized modifications, including multiple complaints about illegal washing machines and dryer installations on the first floor between 2021 and 2024, with associated penalties totaling $8,750 that remain active. There are also persistent energy code compliance issues, with multiple violations for failing to file required benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores throughout 2023-2024. Recent maintenance requests in May 2025 documented various paint and plaster issues, though these were closed without violations being issued.

The building's management has faced scrutiny for not properly addressing numerous maintenance issues, particularly regarding water leaks and electrical systems, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations. The property has a documented history of pest issues, as shown in the 2024 violations including both rodent and insect-related complaints, though recent bedbug reports (2022 and 2024) indicate no infestations during those reporting periods. Rodent inspections conducted between 2012-2015 consistently resulted in failures for "Other Reasons," pointing to ongoing challenges with vermin control. While some previous violations have been resolved, including a heating/hot water complaint from early 2025, the building continues to struggle with basic maintenance and regulatory compliance, as evidenced by multiple open violations and enforcement actions as of July 2025.