3438 Wilson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The 5-story, 360-unit building at 3438 Wilson Avenue in Williamsbridge, owned by Kissy Miller and constructed in 1935, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a series of heat and hot water emergencies reported in June 2025, affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. The building has also faced recurring rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, despite some past compliance pass results dating back to 2023-2024.

Multiple HPD inspection attempts in June 2025 were unsuccessful due to access issues, though some conditions were inspected with violations issued, particularly regarding walls, windows, and cabinets. The building's maintenance history reveals various ongoing issues requiring attention. In December 2024, serious violations were documented in apartment 4B regarding lead paint hazards on ceilings and door frames, while other violations concerned building-wide issues such as the need for repairs to self-closing doors in public areas and access problems to the heating system.

Earlier concerns from 2021-2019 included structural issues with exterior concrete steps and locking mechanisms at the entrance. Despite these challenges, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past year, and the Housing Maintenance Code complaints filed in 2024-2025, while numerous, have mostly been resolved or closed. The building's documented history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly concerning infrastructure (heat/hot water), pest control (rodents), and safety features (doors/locks), with varying degrees of success in resolving these issues through inspections and follow-up actions.