2739 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 2739 Barnes Avenue in Allerton, owned by Hermas Ferreira, has a significant history of maintenance and safety-related violations since 2021, with the most recent issues emerging in early 2024. In January 2024, there was a reported emergency regarding a broken or missing window guard, though this was subsequently inspected by HPD with no violations issued. The building has faced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, accumulating four violations from 2021 to 2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD.

In January 2024, two Class C violations were issued concerning lead-based paint hazard notifications and documentation requirements in the second-floor unit (2F), though both violations are now listed as closed. The building's pest control status appears stable, with a bedbug report filed in June 2024 showing zero infestations for the 2022-2023 period, and rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2012 through 2024, indicating effective pest management over the long term. The property's overall maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, particularly regarding timely compliance with safety and reporting requirements.

While the recent inspections have generally resulted in no violations or closed violations, the building's age (constructed in 1931) and history of repeated regulatory non-compliance suggest ongoing attention to safety requirements is necessary. The most recent known safety-related issue was the window guard problem in early 2024, though this was resolved without violations. The building's documented history of violations has been addressed through inspections and subsequent compliance, with no current open violations on record as of October 2023.