4382 Furman Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

The 72-unit, 6-story building at 4382 Furman Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Joseph Balaj and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues throughout 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system failures reported between March and May 2025, with at least five separate emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention. The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple violations and complaints between 2019-2024 regarding improper functioning and safety features, including recently issued penalties of $12,500 and $1,280 in 2024 for altered car door restrictors and leveling issues.

Building inspections in 2024 revealed several safety violations, including non-working self-closing doors in public areas, inadequate fire escape lighting, and blocked hallways, though some violations were subsequently closed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases since 2019, but has faced challenges with rodent control, evidenced by multiple failed inspections from 2018 through 2022. The building's recent history shows continued reliance on emergency service requests, with active complaints regarding electrical wiring and door issues as of 2025.

While some maintenance issues have been addressed and closed through HPD inspections, the pattern of repeated violations, particularly concerning elevator safety and heating system reliability, suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has faced scrutiny for not properly certifying corrections to immediately hazardous (Class 1) violations, with several active Department of Buildings violations from 2019-2022 remaining unresolved as of now. Despite these concerns, the building has seen some improvements, with certain violations being addressed and closed, including the resolution of smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues in Apartment 6H in 2024.