3009 Matthews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 3009 Matthews Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Charlie Akbar and built in 1931, has experienced multiple maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in July 2023, there was an unsanitary condition related to garbage/recycling storage that resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has ongoing violations as of April 2024 regarding bedbug reporting requirements and inadequate waste management practices, including insufficient receptacles for garbage and accumulation of refuse in the yard.

A cluster of complaints in June 2022 - all of which HPD was unable to inspect - involved issues with ceilings, floors, cabinets, and plumbing in bathrooms and sinks, including instances of mold. Historical data shows recurring bedbug reporting violations from 2021 through 2024, though the most recent bedbug report (April 2023) indicated no infested units between November 2021 and October 2022. The building's rodent inspection results have been mostly passing since 2014, with one failure in September 2014.

Two complaints about suspected illegal conversions were filed in 2019 and 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property has an extensive history of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding sanitation and plumbing systems. The most recent building violations, particularly those related to bedbug reporting and waste management, suggest ongoing compliance challenges. The building's age and design as a New Law Tenement are typical for the Williamsbridge area, and the current owners have maintained ownership since at least 2014.