4026 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 30-unit, 6-story building at 4026 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, constructed in 1940 and currently owned by Jaime Vaque, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues over the past 24 months. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints about heating/hot water issues affecting either the entire building or individual apartments, along with reports of unsanitary conditions including pests, problems with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, and various maintenance issues including window frame defects and water leaks.

These complaints resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting apartments 3E, 4B, and 5D, with issues ranging from inadequate hot water supply and pest infestations to lead-based paint hazards. The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with heating systems, evidenced by multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, including a building-wide issue reported in January 2025.

There are also ongoing compliance issues, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations concerning failure to comply with Commissioner's Orders from 2022, as well as outstanding violations related to energy efficiency requirements. While the property has shown some improvements, as indicated by the resolution of certain violations and the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reports, there are still active building violations that require attention. The building has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections in 2023-2024, resulting in Oath Violations being served, suggesting areas of concern requiring monitoring.