4216 Oneida Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

4216 Oneida Avenue is a 4-story, 33-unit New Law Tenement building built in 1928, currently owned by Peter Popovic. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident during a cluster of emergency complaints in November 2019, which resulted in multiple tenant reports of no heat or hot water throughout the entire building. More recently, in March 2024, there was a significant water leak complaint that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to fully investigate due to access issues. The building has also faced challenges with mold and moisture issues, particularly in apartment 4D as of November 2024, where multiple violations were documented regarding mold conditions and damaged plaster surfaces in the kitchen and foyer areas.

The property has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with inspections in 2020 showing rat activity and compliance failures, though subsequent inspections in 2022 and 2023 passed. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record according to the Mandatory Bedbug Reporting System from 2019 to present, it has experienced various regulatory compliance challenges, particularly regarding energy efficiency reporting. Between 2020-2023, there were multiple violations related to failure to file required energy benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores, though many of these violations were subsequently dismissed. The most recent open violations as of November 2024 relate to building maintenance issues in apartment 4D, including mold, water damage, and plaster repairs needed in various areas, as well as an open violation regarding the roof access door security.

The building's inspection and complaint history shows a pattern of response to tenant-reported issues, though not all complaints have resulted in violations being issued. Emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water systems have been a particular concern, with several instances of no service affecting multiple units. The property management has generally addressed issues once reported, as evidenced by many complaints being closed after inspection, even if no violations were found. Recent developments indicate ongoing maintenance concerns in apartment 4D, with multiple open violations as of late 2024.