1630 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 6-story, 67-unit building at 1630 Grand Avenue, owned by Ved Parkash and built in 1941, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, with particular emphasis on elevator service, heating systems, and water-related problems. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple water-related complaints were documented as open, including both slow and heavy leaks, and there were also issues with door/window functionality.

The building experienced significant elevator service disruptions in March-April 2025, generating numerous complaints about the single-device system. Earlier in 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though these were subsequently verified as corrected by HPD. The building's exterior has faced scrutiny, with two active Environmental Control Board violations (from March and June 2024) detailing problems with the north facade including cracked and spalling bricks, particularly at the parapet level, with associated fines totaling $3,750.

Interior maintenance concerns have been documented through various 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, particularly in common areas and at least one apartment (1G). The building has maintained a generally good record regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last three annual filings (2021-2024), though there were past occurrences in 2019-2020. Rodent activity has been a recurring issue, with multiple inspections from 2024-2025 indicating rat activity in the building, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 resulted in a passed compliance check, suggesting improved conditions.