3038 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

Located at 3038 Bronxwood Avenue in Williamsbridge, this 3-story, 7-unit brick tenement building, constructed in 1928, has shown persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024-2025. The property has recent emergency issues including heavy water leaks, door problems, and various maintenance concerns documented in February 2025. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded during the same period, affecting doors, windows, ceilings, walls, and appliances, with several marked as requiring correction.

The building has been in violation of Low-Pressure Inspection requirements since 2018, with multiple active violations through 2025 indicating non-compliance with safety regulations. Historical data reveals ongoing infrastructure concerns, particularly regarding the building's facade and retaining wall, with violations documented in 2018-2020 showing issues with cracks and structural integrity. The property experienced rodent inspection failures in 2016-2018, though recent inspections in 2022-2023 passed. A bedbug infestation was reported affecting two units between 2022-2023, though previous reports showed no infestations.

Security issues have been noted, particularly regarding building entrance doors and self-closing mechanisms, with violations recorded in 2023-2024. The building's owner, Gabriel Yadgarov, has faced multiple Environmental Control Board violations, including a notable case in 2021 for failure to comply with a commissioner's order, resulting in a $3,125 penalty. It's worth noting that while many recent HPD inspections did not result in violations, this building has a pattern of maintenance issues requiring ongoing attention. Previous DOB complaints from 2018 regarding gas utilities and illegal conversion could not be accessed by inspectors, though these cases were eventually closed.