4018 Pratt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The three-unit, three-story building at 4018 Pratt Avenue in Edenwald, owned by Ronald Stiff, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months (March-April 2025) including multiple emergency complaints related to heat and hot water, plumbing problems, electrical outages, unsanitary conditions with sewage and mold, and water leaks with heavy flow. These service requests resulted in several violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building's first floor apartment (Unit 1) appears to have particularly persistent problems, as evidenced by open violations from a September 2023 inspection for issues including rodent infestations (mice), plumbing defects, mold conditions, and problems with electrical outlets and smoke detectors.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, with recent complaints suggesting ongoing infrastructure problems. Notably, an ECB violation from October 2020 was issued for unauthorized construction work at the cellar level, involving water and waste lines for residential fixtures. Though the building has consistently reported no bedbug infestations in recent years (2022-2025), the recent pattern of emergency maintenance issues suggests potential ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance.

Rodent inspections from 2014 show mixed results, with one compliance inspection passing and an initial inspection failing for "Other Reasons". The most recent work was completed in May-June 2025, and a past illegal conversion complaint from 2020 resulted in an Oath Violation being served. The building's age (built in 1920) and recent maintenance history indicate both systemic infrastructure challenges and unit-specific issues requiring ongoing attention.