4119 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The six-unit, three-story building at 4119 Barnes Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Bert Baradarian, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly related to heating systems and water-related problems. Most recently, in September 2023, there were reports of mold and a slow water leak, both of which were addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) during their inspections.

A pattern of heating system problems was evident from October to January 2022-2023, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building or individual apartments, though in each case, tenants reported that the issues were resolved upon HPD's intervention. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including multiple plumbing issues in December 2022 involving radiators and water supply systems, along with ceiling plaster and paint problems in apartment 3R. Additional concerns documented between 2022-2025 include an open housing maintenance violation regarding broken window components in apartment 3R (as of December 2022), and the building's systems have generally required ongoing attention to maintain proper functioning.

While the building has undergone various repairs and inspections, the recurrence of water-related issues and heating system problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years (2019-2024), and a rodent compliance inspection in 2011, though not recent, indicated the building had passed or failed for other reasons. The most current inspection and violation data indicates that while many previous issues have been resolved, there remain some outstanding maintenance matters that require attention.