4030 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 14-unit, 4-story residential building at 4030 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Tony Guillen, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since late 2023. Most notably, there have been persistent heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between November 2023 and December 2024, affecting both entire building and individual apartments. The building has also faced significant pest-related challenges, including multiple unsanitary conditions involving pests reported in late 2023 and late 2024, with HPD inspections resulting in violations in November 2023.

A concerning situation has developed in apartment 9, located on the 4th floor, where multiple open violations from December 2023 include issues with mold in the bathroom, roof leaks, and infestations of mice, roaches, and bedbugs. Additionally, there is a lead paint hazard noted in the 1st-story foyer door frame. The building's infrastructure has shown wear, with water-related issues recorded in October 2023, including both slow and heavy leaks. While recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) indicate no current infestations, previous occurrences were documented in 2020.

Rodent inspections have produced mixed results, with a failure noted in September 2024, though an earlier inspection in October 2022 passed. The property has been subject to multiple HPD inspections, with varying outcomes: some complaints resulted in violations, particularly regarding heat and sanitary conditions, while others showed no violations upon inspection. The building's management has addressed many complaints, with HPD closing several cases after verifying corrections, though some conditions have required multiple complaints to be resolved. The most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024) shows no reported insect activity, following a pattern of eradications in previous years, suggesting effective management of this particular issue.