4221 Seton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 2-family house at 4221 Seton Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Julia Wiggins, has experienced recurring plumbing and maintenance issues over the past several years. The most recent cluster of problems occurred in September 2022, involving multiple complaints about plumbing issues, door problems, and notably, a heat and hot water outage that was classified as an emergency.

During this incident, HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to inspect some of the reported conditions, though they did verify that heat and hot water had been restored. This followed previous concerns in 2019, where the building experienced plumbing issues including a water leak with heavy flow, mold problems, and bathtub/shower concerns, though these were addressed promptly on the same day they were reported. The property has exhibited a pattern of plumbing-related maintenance requirements, including multiple complaints about basin/sink issues and water supply problems, some of which were categorized as emergency situations.

Historical records from both HPD and the Department of Buildings show ongoing maintenance challenges, including an uninspected door frame issue and various plumbing problems. While many of these complaints were resolved, with HPD confirming corrections in 2019, the building's maintenance history suggests persistent infrastructure challenges. Most complaints have been closed appropriately, though there have been instances where inspectors could not gain access to investigate the reported issues.