4541 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 4541 Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Joel Retek, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in October 2023, multiple complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions (mold), door problems, ceiling issues (paint/plaster), and slow water leaks, though no violations were ultimately issued.

The building faced significant infrastructure challenges in November 2022, including multiple power outages, electricity supply issues, and problems with cooking gas, resulting in some violations that were later resolved. Apartment 1R had documented violations in 2022 requiring repairs to plastered surfaces, smoke detector replacement, and restoration of both electrical and gas service to fixtures, all of which were certified as resolved between 2022-2023. The building's record shows ongoing maintenance needs typical for a structure of its age (built in 1925), including various appliance-related issues and electrical concerns.

Notably, recent inspections (2023-2024) show no active bedbug infestations, with consistent reporting indicating zero infested units across all annual filings from 2021 to 2024. An investigation in January 2024 related to unlicensed work was conducted, but no violations were found. While the building has experienced multiple service requests over recent years, the majority have been promptly addressed and closed without violations, suggesting responsive management to tenant concerns.