654 East 237th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The four-unit, two-story building at 654 East 237th Street in Wakefield, owned by Seeram Ramasar, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, in December 2024, there was a heating and hot water emergency affecting the entire building, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection and closed the complaint. In early 2022, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, as well as heating issues, all of which were marked as unable to inspect and subsequently closed.

Violation notices from 2021 and 2022 indicate failures to file required annual bedbug reports, though these violations were subsequently closed. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent reports from 2024 and 2025 showing consistent issues across all four units, with reports of re-infestation despite eradication efforts. The property had one rodent inspection in October 2022 that passed, suggesting that while pest control remains a significant concern, some areas of maintenance are being addressed.

The building's age (93 years old as of 2025) and history of repeated infestation cycles indicate ongoing challenges with maintaining basic living conditions, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control. The consistent pattern of heating system problems across multiple years and in both emergency and non-emergency contexts suggests systemic issues with building maintenance. While some violations have been addressed and closed, the building's maintenance history shows recurring problems that affect basic tenant comfort and habitability.