4419 Murdock Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

4419 Murdock Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in Wakefield, built in 1931 and currently owned by Gerald Coburn. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2025 (February and March), 2022 (November), and 2019 (January), with several complaints requiring HPD intervention and some instances where inspectors could not gain access to perform necessary inspections.

The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including a water leak complaint in September 2019, and multiple unresolved violation notices related to pest infestation, specifically mice, in Apartment 1R as of November 2022. The building's maintenance history shows persistent issues requiring attention, including multiple violations regarding inadequate heat supply, broken plastered surfaces, and the need for proper maintenance of building systems.

Recent inspections have revealed several open violations, including requirements to file annual bedbug reports (2021-2024), and conditions requiring attention in Apartment 1R related to bathroom ceiling paint, kitchen wall conditions, heating system access, mice infestation, and inadequate heat supply. The property has undergone rodent inspections in 2017 (passed), 2022 (failed), and 2023 (failed for other reasons), indicating ongoing challenges with pest control despite various maintenance interventions. The frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with particular emphasis on heating system reliability and pest management as recurring issues.