4577 Matilda Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

The three-unit, two-story building at 4577 Matilda Avenue in Wakefield, owned by Frankie Claudio and constructed in 1931, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant problems emerging in 2024. Currently, there are multiple open violations as of July 2024, including problems with garbage storage, sanitation, and pest control. Specifically, there are ongoing issues with waste storage practices and rodent infestation in the enclosed terrace area near garbage containers on the south side.

Separate violations from earlier in 2024 indicated rodent problems in Apartment 2 and a general pest issue requiring attention. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints in both December 2024 and earlier in 2024, though some of these issues were eventually resolved or closed following inspections. The property has also faced sanitation challenges, with multiple complaints in 2024 related to garbage/recycling storage and pest infestations, some of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building's electrical system experienced at least one documented power outage in early 2024, though no violations were issued following inspection. While there were no reported bedbug infestations during the 2019-2020 reporting period, ongoing requirements to file bedbug reports have resulted in several violations, with the most recent dating back to 2024. A rodent inspection conducted in November 2022 passed, but subsequent complaints suggest ongoing pest control challenges. The property has a documented history of various maintenance issues dating back to at least 2020, including a 2024 food spoilage complaint that was addressed by the Department of Health.