4254 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 49-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement at 4254 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, built in 1928 and currently owned by Pale Cotaj, has experienced ongoing heating system challenges in 2025, with eight heat/hot water-related 311 complaints recorded between January and March 2025. While some of these complaints were resolved, several inspections either could not gain access to the apartments or required tenants to verify corrections by phone.

The building experienced significant maintenance issues in 2024, particularly in Apartment A8, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations including window guard repairs, floor tile replacements, window sash repairs, and the resolution of a rodent infestation and mold condition in October 2024. The elevator system has also been a concern, with complaints regarding single device service and multiple violations in 2018-2019 related to unguarded components, oil leaks, and communication system issues, though these were eventually resolved. Despite the recent heating system issues, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases in any of the annual Bedbug Reporting System filings.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing in 2022, 2016, and 2015, though it failed inspections in 2013 and received violations for rodent control issues in A8 in October 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems throughout 2024-2025, though many issues appear to be addressed promptly, as evidenced by the frequent closure of service requests. Recent elevator system violations were resolved through professional intervention and certification.