3747 Olinville Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The two-family house at 3747 Olinville Avenue, owned by Hualing Zhaolin, has experienced several significant incidents over the past few years, particularly regarding electrical issues. Most recently, in November 2024, there were two consecutive power outage complaints within a three-day period, classified as immediate emergencies by HPD, though inspections revealed no housing law violations in one case and an unsuccessful inspection attempt in the other.

These outages came shortly before two major building code violations were issued on November 18, 2024, concerning an illegal basement apartment, specifically related to unauthorized plumbing fixtures and cooking facilities, for which the building received two Class B violations. The property has a documented history of illegal conversion issues, with Department of Buildings complaints registered in 2019 and 2024, though the 2024 complaint was addressed with corrective action requested.

Prior to these recent issues, there were two bedbug report violations in 2021-2022, though these were subsequently closed, and a rodent inspection in September 2022 resulted in a passing grade. While the building has completed various repairs and addressed some violations through corrective actions, the persistence of electrical problems and recent housing code violations regarding the illegal basement apartment suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance. The property's age (built in 1910) and history of conversion-related complaints indicate potential ongoing issues with unauthorized modifications and maintenance requirements.