1038 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10472

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1038 White Plains Road in Unionport, owned by Eglantina Kumbullaj and built in 1929, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems in 2024, with multiple complaints filed in March through July of that year. The building has also faced persistent plumbing challenges, particularly with water supply issues, as evidenced by numerous complaints between March and May 2024, several of which occurred when HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary evaluations.

Several apartments, including 1F and 1R, have experienced various internal maintenance problems, including lead paint hazards, water leaks, and appliance issues, for which violations were issued and later resolved. The building's history also reveals some concerning patterns, including a period of bedbug infestation affecting all units in 2020-2021, though subsequent years showed no further infestations. There appear to be lingering compliance issues, as indicated by a current violation from June 2023 related to failure to file the 2019 external low-pressure inspection.

The property has a history of access issues for inspectors, particularly evident in complaints regarding heat/hot water and plumbing problems. While the building has generally passed rodent inspections from 2010 to 2014, there have been periodic issues with the plumbing systems, boiler operation, and unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by past complaints and violations. Recent inspections in 2024 did result in some violations being issued, including concerns about a fire escape and various internal maintenance issues, though many were subsequently closed after compliance was achieved.