2337 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

2337 Wallace Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building in Allerton, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by So Ling Cheng. Recent inspections and complaints from late 2023 to late 2024 reveal several persistent maintenance issues, particularly concerning water damage and interior maintenance. There are currently three open violations as of October 2024, including lead paint hazards, rodent activity, and multiple paint and maintenance code violations spread across different apartments.

Specifically, apartment 1 has documented issues with rodent infestation, multiple paint defects requiring repair, and problems with various surfaces including ceilings, walls, and radiators. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple complaints about slow leaks and plumbing fixtures between 2023 and 2024, along with several paint/plaster complaints affecting different surfaces. The property has undergone several tenant safety inspections between September and December 2021, with no violations warranting concern at the time of inspection.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2022-2024), and the building passed rodent inspections in 2017, the recent pattern of violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has issued multiple violations and complaints regarding paint, water damage, and other maintenance issues, with some complaints resulting in violations and others being closed with no violations found. The building has also experienced some emergency situations, particularly in 2024, related to plumbing and sanitary conditions, though these were typically resolved promptly through HPD intervention.