3217 Barker Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 3217 Barker Avenue, owned by Katrina Pllumbi and constructed in 2009, has experienced several significant maintenance and regulatory issues, particularly during 2019. The property faced numerous water-related problems that year, with multiple complaints about slow leaks and heavy flow issues documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints. Emergency responses were required for plumbing issues involving basins and sinks.

More concerning was the discovery of unsanitary conditions, including mold, which were classified as emergencies and required immediate attention. A major compliance issue emerged in 2019 regarding an illegal cellar apartment (Apartment B), which was found to have unauthorized converted features including a full bathroom, kitchen with gas stove, and residential sink, leading to multiple open violations. These violations prompted Environmental Control Board actions and penalties against the owner for failing to comply with correction orders and for work conducted without proper permits.

The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2022 to 2024, showing no infestations during these periods. While there were initial rodent inspection failures in late 2018, subsequent compliance checks have shown passing results. More recent inspections have primarily focused on ensuring compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, though a significant violation regarding failure to certify correction on an immediately hazardous ECB violation was dismissed in 2023.