1838 Fowler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 1838 Fowler Avenue in Morris Park, owned by John Ferriello and constructed in 1925, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2023. The most significant and recurring problems have been related to flooring and stair conditions, with multiple complaints between April and June 2023 resulting in both emergency and non-emergency classifications.

A June 2023 inspection specifically identified violations related to floor conditions in Unit 1 that were subsequently certified for correction in July 2023. Additional maintenance issues in Unit 1 included three violations identified in June 2023 concerning window repairs, and more recently, a mold condition in the bathroom that was upgraded to Class B status that same month.

The building has also faced some systemic safety concerns, as evidenced by several Housing Maintenance Code violations in June 2023 related to safety notices and systems, including missing smoke detector requirement postings, carbon monoxide detection device requirements, and building registration number postings. Despite these issues, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases through three consecutive annual filings from 2021 to 2025, and passed a rodent inspection in December 2022. While the building has experienced noteworthy maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023, it is important to note that many of these issues have been addressed through subsequent corrections and certifications, suggesting ongoing attention to building maintenance requirements.