4027 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 4027 Barnes Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Dorothy Shoy and constructed in 1991, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over recent years, with the most significant problems occurring in and around 2021-2022. Emergency complaints during December 2021 involved unsanitary conditions related to sewage and mold, while earlier incidents in 2019 revealed pest infestations, electrical problems, and appliance issues, with some violations being issued.

The building has ongoing violations related to bedbug reporting requirements for 2021-2024, and specific September 2019 violations in the third-floor unit included mouse infestations, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and electrical outlet problems, all of which remain open. Historical maintenance issues include concerns over water temperature (scalding water exceeding 130 degrees), water leaks affecting ceilings, and multiple failed rodent inspections between 2017 and 2022, though some of these may relate to compliance verification rather than direct tenant impact. The building's inspection history indicates a pattern of repeated maintenance issues, particularly in the third-floor unit, with most problems being documented through the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department's complaint system.

Recent inspections have primarily focused on administrative compliance matters, such as the annual bedbug report filings, though most violations are categorized as Class A, indicating their administrative nature rather than direct safety concerns. Notably, there were also complaints about lack of heat and hot water access in December 2018, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. While many historical issues have been resolved through appropriate inspections or corrections, the open violations related to bedbug reporting and the pattern of past complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.