4247 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The two-family converted Class A building at 4247 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Carpenter 26 Assets LLC and constructed in 1930, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in plumbing and safety systems. Most recently, in 2023, there were multiple emergency complaints resolved by HPD involving plumbing issues with sinks and toilets, as well as problems with an electric/gas range. The building currently has several open violation notices from September 2023 concerning Apartment 2RT, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water closet instability, leaky faucets, drainage issues, and a requirement for an annual bedbug report.

The property has a documented history of rodent control challenges, with multiple failed inspections between 2015 and 2022, though no bedbug infestations were reported in the most recent annual filing for 2021-2022. Previous patterns of plumbing issues are evident, with multiple complaints about toilets, sinks, and bathtubs/shower problems in both 2023 and 2021, though most inspections resulted in no violations being found. The building's maintenance history reveals a persistent need for attention to basic infrastructure systems, particularly plumbing and safety equipment.

While some issues have been resolved through HPD intervention, the presence of multiple open violations as of October 2023 suggests ongoing maintenance requirements. The property has undergone regular inspections for compliance with city regulations, though access issues have occasionally hindered some inspections, and multiple self-reported violations have been documented in recent years regarding safety equipment and plumbing systems. The building has also had several non-emergency maintenance requests related to electrical lighting and general sanitary conditions, with varying outcomes.