4217 Throgs Neck Expwy, Bronx, NY 10465

The three-unit building at 4217 Throgs Neck Expressway, owned by Waikam Cheng and constructed in 1989, has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past two years. From late 2023 through 2025, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaints occurring in March 2025. While several of these complaints resulted in inspections, HPD often encountered difficulties accessing apartments for verification, and while some issues were resolved, the frequency of complaints suggests ongoing concerns with building systems.

In December 2024, violations were issued regarding safety equipment including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1, along with issues with self-closing doors in various areas of the building, though these were certified as corrected by late December 2024. The building's mechanical systems have faced scrutiny, particularly regarding the boiler and associated safety equipment. In January 2023, violations were recorded for three boilers regarding required installations and maintenance, though these were ultimately resolved with fines.

Historical records show various construction-related complaints between 2019 and 2020, including issues with unauthorized construction and an illegal shed, and a defective boiler complaint in 2022. On a positive note, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent reports from 2021 through 2024, with no active infestations recorded in the past two years, and a rodent inspection in 2019 resulted in a passing grade. The property has three distinct units and is three stories tall, with the owner actively addressing various maintenance issues as they arise.