3219 Barker Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

This three-story, three-unit residential building at 3219 Barker Avenue in Olinville, constructed in 2009 and currently owned by Katrina Pllumbi, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly in recent months. Most notably, in September 2023, the building faced multiple simultaneous violations including electrical problems (outlets/switches), heavy water leaks, and ceiling damage, all of which were inspected and resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These recent issues appear to be concentrated in the third-floor apartment (Apartment 3), which has ongoing violations related to ceiling and wall repairs.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of electrical and water-related problems, including a power outage incident in 2019 and notations of unsafe electrical wiring conditions. Historically, the property has faced more substantial challenges, particularly in 2019 when it was found to be illegally converted from a three-family to a four-family residence, with unauthorized alterations in the cellar level including additional bathrooms, bedrooms, and problematic plumbing installations. This violation resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board citations with penalties totaling $12,500, though records indicate these were ultimately resolved.

The building has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2020, with no reported infestations in any of the four subsequent annual reports, and passed its rodent inspection in 2018. Recent inspections have shown compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with zero infestations reported in the past four reporting periods. While there have been various maintenance issues requiring attention over the years, the most pressing concerns appear to be the recent violations from September 2023, which are still under review by HPD.