4170 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 51-unit, 6-story Our Lady Of Mercy Senior Housing building at 4170 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, constructed in 1997, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in August 2024, there was a rodent-related complaint, though this was closed following an earlier 2024 inspection that passed. Between December 2023 and April 2024, multiple service requests were logged and subsequently addressed, including issues with water leaks, paint/plaster work on walls and ceilings, and garbage/recycling storage conditions.

The building faced significant violations in 2022, particularly in apartment 201, which had multiple issues including pest infestations (both mice and roaches), water supply problems, and various appliance maintenance needs, though these were certified as resolved by November 2022. The property has demonstrated some recurring maintenance challenges, with multiple violations requiring attention to building systems and safety features. According to recent records, there is currently an open ECB violation from May 2024 regarding cracked bricks at the building's top floor (penalty $1,562).

However, the building has maintained a pattern of addressing violations promptly, as evidenced by most recent complaints being resolved within reasonable timeframes. Importantly, the bedbug reporting history shows relatively limited infestations, with only two units affected in the 2021-2022 period, and no reported infestations in the past three reporting periods. Additionally, thorough inspections for rodents conducted in 2010, 2019, 2022, and most recently in July 2024 have consistently passed, suggesting proactive pest management.