4445 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

The property at 4445 Carpenter Avenue is a 3-story, 7-unit New Law Tenement building in Wakefield, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Andrew Sewkumar. The building has experienced recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding pests, with the most recent complaints filed in September 2024 resulting in one violation related to garbage/recycling storage. Three significant safety violations were noted during a September 2024 inspection, including inadequate lighting in public areas and encumbrances in hallways, though these were later certified as corrected.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to various issues between October 2023 and November 2023, including inspections of walls, electrical systems, plumbing, and appliances, none of which resulted in violations. The property has maintained a consistent record of filing annual bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024, with no documented infestations or eradications. Rodent inspections show mixed results, with compliance achieved in 2018 and 2010, though initial inspections in 2017 and 2010 resulted in failures.

Recent violations requiring correction include issues with self-closing doors, skylight safety, and brick repairs in the archway leading to the rear yard. An ongoing complaint from September 2024 regarding bee/wasp harboring remains open as of October 2023. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including problems with lighting, doorway security, and garbage storage, management has generally addressed violations once discovered, as evidenced by many complaints being closed following inspection and correction.