2960 Wickham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 2960 Wickham Avenue in Baychester, owned by Emmanuel Okoro, has experienced significant maintenance issues in 2024, particularly affecting its basement apartment (BASEME). A cluster of 311 service requests were logged on June 29, 2024, including reports of water leaks, electrical outlet problems, unsanitary conditions related to pests, and issues with walls, ceilings, and flooring.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued multiple violations following inspections of these complaints. Of particular concern are ongoing violations related to pest infestations (including mice and roaches), lead-based paint hazards, and various structural maintenance issues in the basement apartment's kitchen, private hallway, and bathroom. These include requirements to address peeling paint, repair defective plastered surfaces, and fix problems with the wood floor in the private hallway.

Earlier in 2024, similar maintenance issues were reported and investigated between May 2 and May 4, including problems with flooring, ceilings, and unsanitary conditions, though some of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The building's current violations include open Class A, B, and C citations regarding pest infestations, lead paint hazards, and various repair requirements, suggesting ongoing concerns about resident safety and living conditions. The property, built in 1925 and now classified as a converted Class A building, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges throughout 2024, with the most recent significant events occurring in June 2024.