679 East 240th Street, Bronx, NY 10470

The 5-unit, 2-story tenement building at 679 East 240th Street in Wakefield, owned by Gurpaul Ahluwalia, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water emergencies affecting the entire building, with the most recent occurring in November 2024. The building has also faced persistent unsanitary conditions, particularly relating to pest infestations, with violations issued in both March 2023 and December 2023 inspections.

A concerning pattern of plumbing issues emerged in late 2023, including problems with both bathtub/shower facilities and leaky faucets, particularly in Apartment 1F. This unit has been the subject of multiple violations related to lead paint hazards, including requirements for proper hazard control and surface preparation, as well as other maintenance issues such as broken plaster surfaces needing repair. The building's electrical systems have experienced problems as well, with documented power outages in 2019 and lighting issues in late 2023.

Recent records indicate the building has complied with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations during the 2021-2022 reporting period, and it passed a rodent inspection in November 2022. However, there are currently two open violations from December 2023 inspections: one related to lead-based paint hazards and another concerning rodent infestation in Apartment 1F. While many previous violations have been resolved, the recurring nature of heat, plumbing, and pest issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's history includes a 2018 Department of Buildings complaint regarding an illegal conversion, though the inspector was unable to gain access during their final attempt.