1163 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1163 Wheeler Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in Soundview, built in 1926 and currently owned by Joseph Allen. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of violations occurring in January 2023, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, window guards, mold, and window panes, all of which resulted in emergency violations.

These safety and maintenance issues appear to primarily affect Apartment 2R, which has documented violations for missing safety equipment and various repair needs, including carbon monoxide detector replacement, smoke detector issues, mold abatement, and window repairs, as noted in multiple violation notices. The building's history shows a pattern of water-related problems, with two separate water leak incidents reported in February and April 2021, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. More recent concerns include open violations from April 2024 regarding lead-based paint records and notifications, as well as an open violation from January 2023 related to bedbug reporting requirements.

The property's rodent inspection history indicates a mixed record, with multiple "Failed" results for rat activity in 2022 and early 2023, though it passed inspections in 2024 and 2025. The building's documented issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to safety systems and moisture control, with the most recent violations focusing on safety equipment and various repairs needed throughout the building. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and notices, there are currently open violations from 2023 and 2024 that warrant attention to ensure compliance with housing maintenance codes.