4305 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The six-story, 41-unit New Law Tenement at 4305 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Vito Sacchetti, has experienced persistent plumbing and maintenance issues in recent years. Between March and May 2025 alone, there were multiple reports of plumbing problems affecting bathtubs/showers, basins/sinks, and water leaks, with several violations issued during inspections. The building also has documented infrastructure concerns, including electrical issues (notably two emergency "No Lighting" complaints in June 2025), heating system access problems, and various water-related maintenance needs.

A notable pattern of heating and hot water supply violations was recorded in late 2024, particularly affecting apartments 2B, 4C, 4H, and 5C. The property has faced several significant safety and maintenance challenges over the past few years, including a fire escape defect identified in November 2020 (broken rung at 2nd stack from east on north exterior wall), and multiple citations regarding improperly installed window AC units in 2020-2021. There were historical concerns about structural stability and building vibrations reported in 2020 and early 2025, though these complaints were ultimately closed.

Recent inspections in 2022 revealed rodent activity, and while there was one reported case of bedbugs in 2018, subsequent annual reports showed no further infestations. Compliance issues have also been noted regarding energy efficiency score display and lead paint hazards in 2024, though many violations from 2020-2021 related to hot water supply, building maintenance, and fire escape conditions have been resolved or dismissed. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the building's most recent bedbug and rodent inspections suggest an absence of significant pest infestations in recent years.