4396 Furman Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

4396 Furman Avenue is a six-story New Law tenement building built in 1928, containing 45 units and located in the Wakefield neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints filed between 2024 and 2025, including several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property has significant maintenance challenges, particularly evident in Unit 6F, where multiple violations were documented in late 2024 regarding mold (both less than and greater than 10 square feet), plumbing issues, and interior surfaces needing repair or repainting.

Other notable maintenance issues include plumbing problems in Unit 2E, including concerns with the kitchen sink and waste line, and various door/window-related complaints. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, historical data shows a pattern of failures in 2016-2019, though the most recent inspections in 2022 and 2023 were passed. The building's history includes several important incidents regarding building systems and maintenance compliance.

In 2022, there were complaints about illegal conversions and elevator service issues, with the elevator violation resulting in a $1,250 penalty. Previous plumbing issues were noted in 2020, leading to stop work orders that were eventually rescinded. The building's bedbug history shows sporadic infestations between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent reports indicating no current infestations. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations over the years, though many have been resolved or dismissed, including a 2021 energy efficiency violation that was ultimately dismissed based on subsequent reports showing corrections had been made.