3975 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 25-unit residential building at 3975 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Zef Popovic, is a 4-story New Law Tenement constructed in 1927. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints emerging in May 2025, resulting in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. These violations include problems with paint/plaster (walls and ceilings), flooring/stairs, doors, and both bathtub/shower and sink plumbing issues. Notably, there were also violations related to both wall and ceiling paint/plaster conditions that required correction.

Earlier maintenance history shows persistent water leak problems, particularly affecting Apartment A1 in 2022, which involved bathroom ceiling mold and repair issues. This apartment also experienced lead paint concerns in 2022 that required remediation. The building's safety and maintenance record reveals several areas of concern between 2022 and 2025. These include unsanitary conditions (pests), water leaks, and various structural maintenance issues.

Security improvements were mandated in early 2022, addressing building entrance locks and electromagnetic devices. However, one positive aspect is the consistent zero report of bedbug infestations since 2019, with all previous infestations marked as eradicated. The building passed rodent inspections in 2013 and 2022, though it did fail one initial inspection in 2013. While some recent violations were classified as emergencies, most were handled promptly, with HPD conducting inspections and issuing violations that require the owner to address the conditions within specified timeframes.