3376 Fenton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The 22-unit, 3-story building at 3376 Fenton Avenue in Baychester, built in 1936 and currently owned by Maurice Sohaye, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with heat and hot water problems being the most frequent complaints. Between 2023 and 2024, there were at least six documented incidents involving heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, with the most recent occurring in November 2024. The building has also faced challenges with building systems maintenance, including a cooking gas issue in 2024, and multiple violations related to fire safety and structural maintenance.

In December 2023, violations were issued for broken fire retardant materials in the first-story public hall, and in 2021, the cellar was found to have cracked wood joists and damaged ceilings. The Department of Buildings has active violations from 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for multiple years (2019-2022), and there are historical electrical wiring and safety concerns that were documented in 2021. The building's management has generally addressed health and safety inspections promptly, with recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing compliance checks.

Both the Department of Health and the Housing Preservation and Development agency have conducted investigations into food poisoning claims (in 2023) and other general conditions, typically finding issues to be isolated or promptly addressed. Notably, the building has maintained an annual bedbug reporting history from 2022 to 2025 showing zero reported infestations. While there have been multiple housing maintenance code violations over the years, including issues with doors, ceilings, and water systems, most have been resolved through proper certification, though some penalties were imposed for various compliance failures. The building appears to have a pattern of heating system challenges, particularly during the winter months, along with periodic issues requiring attention to building systems and infrastructure.