1142 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 1142 Wheeler Avenue in Soundview, owned by Derrick Lovett, has experienced persistent plumbing and sanitation issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2025, there were multiple reports of unsanitary sewage conditions, with one HPD inspection unable to be completed. This followed a pattern of similar sewage-related complaints, including an emergency violation in December 2021.

The building has also faced recurring water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple plumbing complaints in July 2023 regarding heavy water flow and water supply issues, though these inspections did not result in any violations. Additional maintenance concerns have emerged over time, including electrical outlet problems in 2023, door issues in 2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access, and a heat/hot water complaint for the entire building in December 2021. The property has a documented history of various maintenance violations being addressed, including pest control measures with no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, and multiple rodent inspections showing recent failures (as of April and June 2025).

Building systems have received attention through necessary repairs, such as those ordered for unit 2F in 2021, which included bathroom repairs and gas supply issues. The building's past included some structural concerns, with an active ECB violation from 2018 regarding loose cement coating on the right side of the building, carrying a penalty of $3,125. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with zero reported infestations in recent filings, the ongoing rodent inspection failures suggest persistent pest control challenges. A recent permit was issued in late 2022, indicating continued property maintenance activities.