205 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464

205 City Island Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit residential building located in City Island and built in 1929, currently owned by Diana Cheichi. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably in late 2023 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding water leaks and ceiling problems. An inspection in October 2023 revealed serious maintenance issues in the 4th-story Unit 7, including multiple violations requiring repairs to address water leaks, mold conditions, and problems with ceiling surfaces.

These violations included requirements to repair the roof to prevent leaks, address visible mold in the kitchen ceiling, and handle various plaster and paint issues. Additionally, there were safety violations related to missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Unit 7. The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with a complete loss of heat and hot water reported in June 2019, though these issues were reportedly resolved promptly.

Looking at the building's recent history, some positive indicators include the property passing several rodent inspections between 2013 and 2019, with the most recent inspections showing compliance. The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, with no units requiring treatment. However, a 2018 violation was recorded regarding exterior wall maintenance, noting multiple vertical and horizontal cracks at the building's parapet wall level, for which a penalty was imposed and resolved. The property continues to have open violations as of early 2024, including a missing annual bedbug report filing requirement that needs to be addressed.