3962 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story, two-family house at 3962 Bronx Boulevard in Wakefield, owned by Stephen McDowell and built in 1965, has a notable history of code violations related to unauthorized apartment modifications. In March 2018, multiple violations were documented concerning illegal construction and plumbing at the first-floor unit (Apt 1FL), including unauthorized cooking facilities (gas range), living spaces, and plumbing fixtures (washbasin, water closet, shower stall).

Additionally, there was a violation involving an illegal partition wall on the third story. These violations were formally addressed through Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations, and a related Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation was issued on the same date regarding unauthorized occupancy increases, with a penalty of $1,250 imposed.

More recent building health indicators show a generally improved condition, with rodent inspections in 2013 and 2022 showing varying results; while there was reported rat activity in May 2013, follow-up compliance inspections in July 2013 and October 2022 both passed without issues. The building has experienced no recorded violations or significant incidents since the 2018 citations, suggesting regulatory compliance has been maintained in recent years. The most pressing concerns regarding unauthorized modifications and additional occupancy were addressed through official violations and penalties, though it's worth noting that the status of the original 2018 violations and their specific resolution is not detailed in the available records.