3820 Waldo Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463

The 66-unit, 6-story residential building at 3820 Waldo Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Sheila Wolfset and constructed in 1923, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with indoor air quality, including ventilation issues (May 2025) and chemical vapors/odors (December 2024), as well as a drinking water incident in December 2024 that was investigated but found to have no health code violations. The building has a documented history of pest infestations, with multiple complaints in August-September 2024, and has experienced plumbing issues affecting both bathtubs/showers and toilets.

A significant heating system failure affecting the entire building was reported in February 2024, and there were multiple complaints about appliances, including heating and oven problems. The building's maintenance record shows various housing code violations and repair needs, particularly regarding self-closing doors in multiple apartments (3K, 3F, D3), which have been the subject of multiple inspection notices over the years. These violations, along with safety concerns about carbon monoxide detectors (2022) and building-wide heating issues, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The property has also faced structural issues, with an active ECB violation from June 2024 noting horizontal masonry cracks at the fifth floor and damaged wooden fascia at roof level. While the building has had significant maintenance issues, it has also undergone some repairs, as indicated by the resolution of various violations, including those regarding water leaks, heating systems, and safety devices. The bedbug reporting history shows no infestations between 2019 and 2024, although recent inspections in July 2025 noted rat activity.