4005 Paulding Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-unit, three-story building at 4005 Paulding Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Arsen Yakubov and built in 1925, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2023 and 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water problems, with the most recent emergency complaint filed in March 2025. The building has also faced significant plumbing and sanitation challenges, including water supply issues, rodent infestations, and mold concerns.

Between January and March 2025 alone, there were nine separate complaints that required HPD inspection attempts but could not be completed due to access issues. This history of maintenance concerns is further documented through open Housing Maintenance Code Violations from December 2024 affecting Apartment 1, including issues with broken plaster surfaces, water temperature exceeding 130 degrees, and a mouse infestation. Previous violations from 2023 show ongoing problems with hot water supply, and there are currently open violations regarding rubbish accumulation in the yard area. The building's history includes a pattern of plumbing and sanitation-related complaints, with at least two separate instances of window-related issues requiring attention.

While the building's most recent bedbug report from November 2024 indicates no current infestation, previous rodent inspections in 2018 had resulted in failed compliance due to rat activity. The documented issues suggest a building that has experienced recurring challenges with basic utilities, sanitation, and pest control, particularly affecting the first-floor apartment. The most recent service requests in early 2025 indicate these problems persist, though many HPD inspections have been unable to proceed due to access issues. However, there is some indication of resolution, as seen in the closure of several complaints filed in early 2025, though it's important to note that closed complaints often indicate only that inspections could not be completed or conditions were not verified at the time of inspection.