3029 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 5-unit, 3-story building at 3029 Barnes Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Christopher Aldridge, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2018. The most recent incident involved an electrical outlet/switch issue reported in June 2023, which HPD was unable to inspect due to access problems. In 2019, the building faced multiple significant concerns, including heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, and several emergency maintenance issues on September 15, 2019, involving window panes, plumbing problems, and missing safety detectors for smoke and carbon monoxide.

During January 2019, there were two separate heating-related incidents, though one was resolved before inspection. The building has also had persistent bedbug reporting requirements, with violations noted for failing to file annual reports in 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023, though recent reports from 2024 show zero infested or previously infested units. Additional historical issues include evidence of pest problems, with a 2018 B-class violation remaining open regarding mice and cockroach infestations in Apartment D, and a broken intercom system violation from the same period.

The building passed rodent inspections in both 2018 and 2022, and while there was one reported power outage in 2020, no violations were issued following HPD's inspection. The property has maintained regular bedbug monitoring since 2019, with no reported infestations in recent years. While the building's maintenance history shows attention to addressing various issues, the combination of heating, electrical, and pest-related concerns suggests recurring challenges with building systems and maintenance access.