3822 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, 1940-classified building at 3822 3rd Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Ilsoo Kim, has a concerning history of food safety violations, particularly between 2018 and 2024. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented multiple incidents, including kitchen cleanliness issues, improper food handling, and food spoilage. The most recent complaint from late 2023-early 2024 regarding potentially hazardous food handling practices was officially closed, indicating the issue was addressed.

Between September and December 2018 alone, there were three separate complaints about rodents, insects, and garbage, with official DOHMH notifications sent to the landlord requiring corrective actions. The building is currently subject to scrutiny under Local Law 188/17, which mandates building inspections. As of May 2024, there is an active complaint regarding compliance inspections, though an inspector was unable to gain access on their first attempt.

This follows a previous inspection from August 2023 under the same local law, which resulted in no violations being found. While the frequency of health-related complaints has decreased in recent years, with no new complaints since 2019, the building's historical record shows a pattern of food safety issues that persisted for several years. The property has undergone at least one recent compliance inspection under Local Law 188/17, though the outcome of the most recent inspection remains pending due to access issues.