3988 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 3-story building at 3988 Bronxwood Avenue in Wakefield, built in 1931 and currently owned by Evelyn Silverio, has a concerning record of maintenance issues and violations, particularly regarding heating and pest problems. The property has experienced multiple heating and hot water issues between 2021-2022, including at least four emergency complaints during these periods, with violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The most recent violations from 2022 remain unresolved as of April 2024 and include problems with heat, hot water, pest infestations (including both mice and roaches), missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and inadequate gas supply to kitchen fixtures in apartment 3R. The building also has several active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations as of mid-2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2022. The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with compliance inspections failing to meet requirements as recently as 2022 and as far back as 2010, indicating an ongoing pest management challenge.

There are also multiple active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to failure to comply with previous orders and correction filings, with penalties totaling over $17,000. Historical complaints from 2018 mentioned building stability concerns, though these were inspected and found to have no violations. While there have been various repairs and inspections over the years, the persistence of heating, pest, and compliance issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.