1660 Topping Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1660 Topping Avenue is a 6-story, 75-unit residential building constructed in 1942, currently owned by Ved Parkash. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly regarding pest control issues, with multiple violations and ongoing complaints about rodent activity as recently as May 2025. There is also a pattern of unsanitary conditions, with several maintenance code complaints related to pests, mold, and water leaks reported between February and June 2025.

The building's elevator system has been a recurrent concern, with multiple complaints between 2023 and 2025 regarding single device operation and maintenance issues, leading to ECB violations for failing to certify corrections. Additionally, there are unresolved issues from 2023-2024 concerning unpermitted electrical work and failure to submit required inspections for critical examinations of exterior walls. The property has documented rodent activity through inspections, with the most recent findings in May 2025 showing rat activity, and past violations related to both pest infestations and sanitary conditions.

There have been multiple bedbug incidents reported between 2022 and 2024, though these appeared to be resolved in each case. Recent months have seen several active complaints as of mid-2025, including concerns about water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and problems with building systems. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with some violations remaining active as of 2025, including a critical examination report penalty of $1,250 for failing to submit required documentation. The property has a documented history of various building system maintenance challenges, including electrical work, door/window issues, and problems with basic building systems like heat and hot water, though many of these complaints have been closed following inspections.