3097 Heath Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

The 16-unit, 4-story residential building at 3097 Heath Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Michael Padernacht and built in 2006, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there was a series of heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with multiple reports filed between February 13-18, though some were duplicates and ultimately resolved with confirmation of restored service.

More recently, in April 2025, there were three separate complaints regarding safety issues, unsanitary conditions with garbage/recycling storage, and stair maintenance, all of which were investigated by HPD but found not to violate housing laws. The building has also faced recurring water-related issues, with multiple leak complaints in 2023-2025, including two heavy flow incidents in May 2023 and a slow leak reported in March 2023. Historic records show the building underwent regular rodent inspections between 2013-2018, all of which passed, and four annual bedbug reports from 2021-2024 showing no infestations were recorded during their respective periods.

There were violations noted in 2021-2022 regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though these were marked as closed. Two complaints about potential illegal hotel rooms were filed in 2019-2020, but inspectors could not gain access during the investigation. While the building experienced multiple maintenance issues, particularly with its heating system and water infrastructure, recent bedbug reports and rodent inspections suggest these specific concerns have been managed effectively in recent years.