4440 Richardson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

The three-unit, two-story building at 4440 Richardson Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Wesbert Scarlett, has experienced recurring maintenance issues particularly related to electrical systems over the past few years. The property has documented multiple electrical problems, including three power outages and several instances of inadequate lighting between 2022 and 2023, with the most recent electrical issues occurring in February 2023 involving both a power outage and lighting problems. These electrical concerns have resulted in multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, with open violations as of March 2023 regarding inadequate electrical service to fixtures in multiple rooms of apartment 3.

The building has also faced heating system challenges, with two separate complaints about heat and hot water issues in 2022 and 2023, though in both cases HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Additional maintenance concerns have been noted, including a lead paint hazard in apartment 3 identified in June 2022, though this was subsequently addressed and closed by August 2022. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history, with no infestations or required eradications reported in the most recent filings through 2025, suggesting effective management of this particular issue.

A rodent inspection conducted in November 2022 resulted in a passing grade. The building's most recent inspection in March 2023 resulted in several violations, including issues with the heating system access and inadequate heat supply to specific rooms in apartment 3, though one of these violations was certified as corrected shortly thereafter. While the building has demonstrated compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, the recurring nature of electrical and heating issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.