3543 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The three-unit residential building at 3543 Barnes Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Yizhou Chen and constructed in 2001, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most notably, a cluster of violations was documented in July-September 2018, including missing smoke detectors, missing carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe electrical wiring conditions, and the need for water leak repairs in the public hall. The building also faced a heat/hot water problem in July 2018 that resulted in violations, and safety-related issues including the need for proper gas leak procedures and tenant information notices.

While bedbug concerns were present, with violations noted in 2021 requiring annual reporting compliance, recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 show no infested or re-infested units. The building's rodent management history shows a pattern of compliance and failure, with inspections in 2021 and 2022 resulting in initial failures for unspecified reasons, though 2023 compliance inspections passed. The most recent bedbug reports for 2023-2025 indicate zero infested units, suggesting improved pest management.

The building has undergone various safety improvements since 2018, including the certification of smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation. While the building has had its share of violations, particularly related to safety systems and maintenance requirements in 2018, many of these issues appear to have been addressed through subsequent inspections and certifications. The property has consistently met annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, with no infestations reported in recent years.