2339 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family residential building at 2339 Barnes Avenue in Allerton, owned by Ceceline Samuels and constructed in 1955, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly during a cluster of complaints in September 2018. The first floor apartment (Apartment 1) encountered multiple plumbing problems, including hot and cold water supply issues at bathroom washbasins, a defective kitchen sink waste line connection, and plumbing problems affecting both bathtub/shower and basin/sink facilities.

Additionally, there were emergency-level concerns regarding mold (approximately 30 square feet at the bathroom ceiling) and an electric/gas range appliance issue, all of which were closed after inspection on September 28, 2018. Earlier that summer, in July 2018, there was a complaint regarding possible illegal conversion of the property, though this was investigated and found with no violations. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mix of results over the years, with significant activity noted in early 2010 when rat presence was confirmed between January and February, though bait was applied and subsequent inspections passed.

More recent rodent inspections in August 2017 and February 2023 both resulted in passing grades, indicating an improvement in pest control conditions. While the building has had various maintenance issues, most of the cited violations from 2018 appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by their closure status. The property's plumbing and mold issues from 2018 were particularly notable, as they directly impacted resident comfort and safety during that period.