1938 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 1938 Wallace Avenue in Van Nest, owned by Farah Mateo, is a two-story, three-unit building constructed in 1910. The property experienced a cluster of maintenance issues in July 2022, with multiple complaints filed on July 20th regarding unsanitary conditions (pest problems), electrical issues (no lighting and a power outage), and appliance problems (electric/gas range).

These complaints were notably varied, with some categorized as emergency situations while others were marked as non-emergency. The heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building were addressed promptly, with tenants confirming restoration of services during HPD's response.

All these incidents were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, though it's worth noting that no violations were issued and all complaints were subsequently closed by mid-August 2022. More recently, on January 12, 2023, the building underwent a rodent inspection which resulted in a passing grade, indicating that pest control measures had been addressed. While the July 2022 incidents highlighted significant maintenance challenges at the property, the absence of subsequent complaints and the successful rodent inspection in early 2023 suggest that these issues may have been resolved.