3209 Wallace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-story, three-unit building at 3209 Wallace Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Gavriel Yadgarov and constructed in 1920, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in January 2025, there was an emergency heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building, marking the second such incident in this category since March 2023. The building has also suffered from recurring electrical problems, including power outages and lighting failures in 2021, along with multiple housing code violations.

In 2024, several significant violations were documented, including an active pest infestation in apartment 1F, and issues with self-closing doors, brick facade maintenance, and various safety concerns in the building systems. The Department of Buildings has noted potentially serious issues, including allegations of an illegal cellar apartment installation with inadequate light and ventilation, and there are active ECB violations regarding failure to maintain the building in a code-compliant manner. The property's maintenance history reveals multiple instances of inadequate building systems, with a pattern of heating problems and electrical outages. In 2021, there were numerous documented unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations, along with various infrastructure issues such as water leaks and problems with window frames.

Recent inspections in 2024 revealed multiple violations related to apartment 1F, including plumbing, security, and electrical system problems. While the building has passed some inspections, including a rodent inspection in 2019, the overall pattern of violations and service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also experienced some administrative issues, including multiple instances of failure to certify correction of hazardous violations between 2020-2022, and there are open violations regarding unauthorized alterations to the skylight in the public hall. The building's history shows a concerning pattern of infrastructure problems, particularly affecting basic services like heating, electricity, and water, along with various code violations that impact resident comfort and safety.