3800 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

3800 Carpenter Avenue is a 6-story, 54-unit multifamily building constructed in 1937 and currently owned by 3800 Carp Realty Llc. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water services throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March and April 2025 indicating building-wide and apartment-specific heating problems, though many of these complaints were ultimately closed as conditions were restored or verified. The building has active violations related to elevator service, with complaints about single device operation and lack of alternate service received as recently as June 2025.

Significant maintenance issues have been documented, particularly in apartment 6C, where violations from December 2024 include pest infestations (roaches and mice), missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various repair needs including bathroom tile and bathtub issues. The building's elevator system has been a recurring focus of inspections and violations, with multiple ECB violations from 2019-2024 detailing various safety and maintenance concerns, including problems with door systems, oil leaks, and safety features. Recent inspections have shown ongoing rodent activity, with multiple compliance inspections noting rat activity between 2021 and 2024, though bait was applied in 2024.

The property has active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file required inspections and perform necessary certifications, particularly regarding boiler and elevator systems, with penalties totaling several thousand dollars as of 2024. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (with the last documented case in 2019), the building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with basic building systems and safety compliance requirements, particularly regarding heating, elevator service, and pest control. The most recent approach to maintenance issues has involved multiple instances of HPD and Department of Buildings inspections and violations, with varying degrees of promptness in addressing tenants' heating and maintenance concerns as evidenced by the numerous complaint filings and resolutions throughout 2025.