4441 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

The 7-unit, 3-story tenement building at 4441 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Tony Guillen and constructed in 1927, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly related to building-wide heat and hot water systems. In spring 2023 (April-May), the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with issues persisting across at least eight separate complaints, though most were eventually verified as corrected by HPD.

More recently, in early 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions including mold and plumbing issues (specifically a sink problem), resulting in HPD violations, though no violations were issued for the mold complaint. The building's current violations, as of April 2024, focus primarily on Apartment 3, with issues including a broken sink cabinet floor, water leak at the ceiling, broken window stool, and defective plastered surfaces, all of which remain open.

Notably, the building has shown a history of pest control issues in previous years, with violations recorded in May 2023 for mouse and roach infestations, though these were certified as corrected by June 2023. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent annual filings (2020-2024) showing zero cases. However, there is a concerning pattern of emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention, particularly during 2023-2024, which suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.