4555 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 4555 White Plains Road in Wakefield, owned by Muniram Boodram and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring issues with heating and water systems. Most recently, there have been three emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2025 (April and March) and one building-wide incident in November 2023, though these were reportedly resolved after inspection. The building has multiple active and historical maintenance concerns, notably including three unresolved violations from June 2023 related to failure to file the required external low-pressure inspections for 2020-2022.

A significant cluster of issues was documented in 2022, particularly in apartment 1R, including water leaks, ceiling paint/plaster problems, and mold, which resulted in various violations. While some earlier violations from 2022 were certified resolved, including issues with the bathroom door, ceiling, and carbon monoxide detector, there are still open violations as of 2024 related to the building's bedbug reporting requirements. Between 2021 and 2023, the building has had multiple water-related issues, with documented slow leaks and damp spots, particularly affecting apartment 1R.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has conducted several inspections, though there have been instances where access to apartments has not been granted for verification purposes. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing but not fully resolving recurring issues, particularly with heating systems and water-related problems. The most recent rodent inspection from November 2022 passed, following a previously successful inspection in December 2010, suggesting appropriate pest management practices.