3050 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 5-story, 28-unit building at 3050 Wallace Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Augustine Cocozza and constructed in 1926, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably during late 2022 when multiple tenants reported problems with cooking gas, requiring repeated HPD intervention and inspections between October and December 2022. The building faced additional challenges during this period, including heat and hot water complaints, water leaks (both heavy flow and slow), and appliance issues with electric/gas ranges that resulted in violations.

One particular unit, Apartment 3A, experienced multiple violations in December 2022 that required remediation, including problems with pest infestations (mice and roaches), defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, repairs to plaster surfaces, and gas supply issues, though all these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by January 2023. More recent inspections in September 2023 identified some additional concerns, including defective window spring balances in the 2nd and 4th story public hallways, and an issue with the fire escape drop ladder.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks in early 2022. On a positive note, the building has maintained an active record of bedbug and rodent management, with no reported infestations in recent years (as shown in the 2024 bedbug report), though there were some rodent activity issues noted in inspections between 2010-2012. The building's overall violation history shows that while issues have been recurring, most have been addressed through the normal course of HPD inspections and certifications, with no current open violations as of October 2023.