4118 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 63-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building at 4118 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, owned by John Liapakis, has experienced several recurring issues since 2024, with the most pressing concerns being heat/hot water outages and building maintenance problems. This year (2025), there was a heat/hot water outage in March, following a similar incident in December 2024, both affecting the entire building. In late 2024, multiple violations were documented, including broken/missing window guards, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and various door problems.

The building has faced persistent maintenance challenges, with violation notices issued between July and October 2024 for issues such as unsanitary conditions (mold and pests), door/window defects, and ceiling problems. Further compounding these issues, the property has an open Department of Buildings violation from December 2021 regarding the failure to display energy efficiency information. The building's rodent control history shows frequent inspections, most recently failing compliance checks in October 2023 and July 2023, with previous treatments noted.

While there were some bedbug incidents reported between 2019 and 2022, the most recent reports for 2022-2024 indicate no current infestations. The current documentation suggests that while some violations have been addressed, multiple open violations remain, particularly in Apartment 1C, affecting the bathroom and kitchen areas. The property's maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive addressing of building issues, particularly regarding heating system reliability and general maintenance needs.