4040 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466

Situated in the Wakefield neighborhood, 4040 Bronx Boulevard is a 6-story, 58-unit brick tenement building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Steven Finkelstein. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple emergency service requests in 2025 alone, particularly in April 2025 when complaints regarding wall and ceiling paint conditions, as well as a heavy water leak, were reported - some of which potentially involved lead-based paint.

The building has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, including emergency situations in December 2024 and January 2025, though some complaints were found non-violation during inspections. A significant cluster of violations was documented in September 2024, primarily affecting the first-floor apartment (1F), including issues with floors, electrical systems, and the presence of roaches.

The building's exterior and systems have raised ongoing concerns, as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board violations issued in 2024, most notably regarding building facade maintenance, with active violations for deterioration, loose bricks, and structural concerns totaling over $25,000 in penalties. The property has also faced challenges with its building systems, including a problematic boiler inspection in June 2023 that resulted in an OATH violation, and various other maintenance issues documented through 311 service requests and Department of Buildings complaints. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations in recent years and passed rodent inspections in November 2022, its overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure that require attention, particularly noticeable in the pattern of recurring violations and emergency service requests.