3905 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The six-story, 57-unit residential building at 3905 Carpenter Avenue, owned by Paul Stein and constructed in 1941, has experienced numerous maintenance and code compliance issues in recent years, with the most significant concentration of problems occurring in 2025. Recent complaints and violations indicate ongoing concerns with pest control, including an active unsanitary condition involving pests as of May 2025, and multiple water-related issues, including heavy water flow complaints in multiple months. The building has faced recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and no alternate service between 2023 and 2024, and emergency safety violations related to smoke detectors in June 2025. The property has also experienced several infrastructure challenges, including cracked exterior walls and appurtenances noted as active violations with imposed penalties in 2024, and historical issues with heat and hot water services that have required emergency attention.

The building's maintenance record reveals persistent difficulties with basic systems and services, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in apartment 3A documented in December 2024, covering issues such as lock problems, electrical service deficiencies, and pest infestation. The property has undergone several inspections related to rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2025 showing ongoing rat presence despite previous bait applications in 2019. Additionally, the building has faced various other maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues resulting in violations in 2024, concerns about exterior building maintenance, and temperature-related complaints regarding building systems. While the building has documented compliance efforts through various permits and inspections, the pattern of recurring issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and building systems.

The bedbug reporting period shows no recorded infestations in recent years (2020-2024), indicating effective management of this specific issue. However, the persistent nature of other maintenance concerns, particularly related to elevators, plumbing, and pest control, suggests ongoing challenges in building upkeep. The property's historical records also demonstrate periodic compliance with inspection requirements, though recent inspections have noted various active violations requiring attention. Note: This summary is based on available data up to October 2023 and provides an overview of significant building events and conditions without making specific recommendations regarding the property.