3231 Barker Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 37-unit, 3-story building at 3231 Barker Avenue in Olinville, owned by Yolanda Lopez and constructed in 1953, has a significant history of maintenance and safety issues requiring attention. The property has experienced persistent heating and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2019 and 2022, though inspections typically found no violations or confirmed repairs.

More recently, between July and August 2023, there have been multiple non-emergency maintenance issues reported, including problems with plumbing, flooring, and wall surfaces. Of particular concern are several active violations as of August 2023 in Apartment 3D, including inadequate hot and cold water supply in multiple fixtures, excessive storage issues, and various repair needs for walls, flooring, and sinks. The building is currently facing serious structural concerns, with two active violations issued in March 2025 regarding a compromised retaining wall that may affect neighboring property stability, along with a separate violation concerning the building facade's brickwork condition.

The property has also had recent Department of Buildings complaints regarding building shaking/vibrating, failure to maintain conditions, and retaining wall issues in late 2023 and early 2024. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2020 and passed a rodent inspection in 2018, the frequency and nature of the heating system complaints, combined with the current structural violations, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's owners have faced penalties for failure to comply with energy benchmarking requirements in 2024, though previous similar violations had been dismissed.