4055 Laconia Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-family house at 4055 Laconia Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Delon Mathieson, has experienced significant maintenance and legal issues since 2020-2021. During late 2020 and early 2021, there was a cluster of door/window-related problems, heating issues, and sanitation concerns including pest infestations, all documented through multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints. The building underwent a Department of Buildings inspection in April 2021 that revealed serious violations concerning unauthorized modifications, including an illegal Class A apartment in the basement (Apartment BB) with improper plumbing and kitchen facilities, unauthorized electrical work, and an inadequate gas supply to fixtures.

Two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate ongoing non-compliance issues, including failure to correct previously cited violations and maintain proper occupancy levels. The building's Certificate of Occupancy and records from the Department of Buildings classification have been a point of contention, with open violations related to illegal conversion and unauthorized dwelling use. The property's history reveals a concerning pattern of maintenance issues and compliance violations, particularly during 2020-2021 when multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints were filed, including problems with heating, door security, plumbing systems, and pest infestations.

The basement apartment situation appears to be particularly problematic, with multiple violations issued regarding unauthorized plumbing fixtures, kitchen facilities, and electrical systems. The building's current status is marked by active ECB violations from 2024, including a $1,250 penalty for failing to comply with a Commissioner's order and a previous violation from 2021 regarding illegal occupancy and apartment conversion, for which there is a $630 balance due. While many earlier complaints from 2020-2021 were closed following inspections and repairs, the persistence of these more recent violations suggests ongoing regulatory compliance challenges.