3804 Bailey Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

The 64-unit, 5-story building at 3804 Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Prospero Estevez, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues since 2022. Most recently, there have been multiple complaints regarding smoking in smoke-free areas (2025), and several access issues for HPD inspectors trying to investigate plumbing problems and appliance concerns (2025).

The building has active violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections (2022-2023) and not submitting a benchmarking report of energy use. Inspection records show persistent rodent activity, with multiple rat activity reports between 2018 and 2022, and there were issues with bedbugs reported in late 2023. Significant housing maintenance code violations include open violations from 2024 related to building security (defective entrance door lock), structural issues (broken bricks and mortar joints), and various safety concerns in basement apartment GRS, including pest infestations, lead paint hazards, and inoperable safety devices.

In 2024, the building underwent inspections that revealed problems with multiple windows, doors, plumbing fixtures, and various appliances, though many of these issues were eventually marked as resolved by July 2024. Historical records from 2018-2021 show some basic maintenance issues were reported and inspected, including plumbing problems that were ultimately determined not to warrant violation status. The building, constructed in 1925, has a history of various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest management and basic utility systems, with the most recent years showing a pattern of service requests that often involve difficulty in gaining access for inspections and follow-up resolutions.