215 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467

The 92-unit, 6-story building at 215 East Gun Hill Road in Norwood, owned by Ved Parkash and constructed in 1932, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns with elevator safety, as evidenced by multiple violations and penalties totaling over $18,000 in 2024-2025, including issues with door lock monitoring systems and out-of-service conditions. The building has documented persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections revealing rat presence from 2024 to 2025, and significant plumbing and heating system problems, including recent building-wide heat and hot water issues in May 2025.

Multiple housing maintenance code violations have been recorded, particularly affecting apartments 4E and 6G, with problems including mold, water leaks, pest infestations, and various infrastructure deficiencies such as flooring and door issues. The property has a history of cyclic maintenance problems, with recurring issues across different systems and components. Recent inspection records from April 2025 show various violations including unsanitary conditions, problematic flooring, and issues with walls, doors, and windows. There is also a documented history of bedbug infestations between 2018-2020, though more recent filings (2021-2024) show no reported infestations.

The building's current status shows active violations related to elevator safety requirements, and several housing maintenance code violations from late 2024 remain unresolved as of July 2025. The building's management has faced challenges in maintaining compliance with various safety and maintenance requirements, as evidenced by multiple "failure to certify correction" violations and recurring emergency repair requests. Recent maintenance activities have included attempts to address heating system problems, plumbing issues, and pest control, though the effectiveness and timeliness of these measures appear to vary based on available inspection records. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting balance sheets since 2022, though these filings currently show no active infestations.