239 West 230th Street, Bronx, NY 10463

239 West 230th Street is a 5-story, 38-unit residential building located in Kingsbridge, constructed in 1922. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and April 2025, indicating persistent building-wide heating problems. Recent complaints in April 2025 included issues with water supply, and violations were issued related to inadequate heat and hot water. The building's systems have been the subject of multiple inspections, though inspectors have often faced access issues.

Prior to these recent problems, the building had documented violations in 2023 regarding safety equipment in Apartment 1C, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The property has a history of maintenance concerns, including three active violations as of 2021 related to boiler safety features, with penalties imposed. Multiple inspections in 2022 showed consistent rat activity, though later inspections demonstrated some improvements in pest control. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past several years.

Historical records show various complaints between 2021 and 2022 regarding boiler issues, construction violations, and after-hours work, though inspections typically found no violations warranting enforcement action. Recent housing violations from October 2024 involved blocked fire safety equipment and defective door hardware at the vestibule, which were subsequently certified as corrected. The building has also undergone several water supply and plumbing issues in recent months, with multiple emergency service requests and housing maintenance code complaints. While the building has demonstrated some ability to address violations when cited, the recurring nature of heating and water supply issues in early 2025 suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The property is managed by Erika Spilkey, and while recent inspections have often faced access issues, most complaints have been addressed through the standard HPD investigation and resolution process.