4229 Ely Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story, two-unit building at 4229 Ely Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Naomi Banks and constructed in 1935, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a significant heating and hot water system failure in March-April 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed through HPD, resulting in at least one violation being issued and affecting multiple apartments. A cooking gas issue was reported in December 2024, which resulted in violations being issued.

The building currently has three open violations from 2024: one concerning the need to file an annual bedbug report (Class A), one related to hot water provision in Apartment 1 (Class C), and another regarding access to the heating system boiler room (Class C). Previous violations have also been documented regarding the bedbug report requirement in 2021-2023. Going further back, a heat and hot water complaint was filed in March 2019, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection.

The building's record shows a pattern of heating and hot water system issues, with multiple complaints filed by tenants during 2024 alone. The recurring nature of these violations, particularly related to heating and hot water systems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent building data from 2025 indicates that while some violations have been resolved, several remain open, including those related to bedbug reporting and hot water provision.