1149 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1149 Wheeler Avenue is a two-story, four-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Fizul Samad. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint registered in November 2023 showing inadequate heat and hot water supply affecting the entire building, particularly impacting apartment 1F.

This violation was formally documented on November 27, 2023, along with additional issues including inadequate hot water fixtures, locked access to the boiler room, and insufficient lighting in the first-story public hall. Similar heat-related complaints have been recorded and addressed in February 2021, February 2020, and December 2019, though these recurring problems suggest persistent infrastructure challenges. The building's maintenance history shows attention to pest control management, with annual bedbug reports filed from 2020 through 2024 indicating zero infested units each year.

However, recent rodent activity has been a notable concern, with inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing periods of rat activity, though some subsequent inspections resulted in 'Passed' status or bait application. Particularly, inspections from March 2023, November 2023, and April 2025 indicated rat activity requiring remediation. While the building has generally maintained compliance with housing maintenance codes and has addressed many reported issues, the recurring nature of heat/hot water complaints and recent rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.