1144 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 2-story, 4-unit building at 1144 Wheeler Avenue in Soundview, owned by Igal Biniaminy, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues and violations over recent years. The most recent significant maintenance issues occurred in early 2023, involving multiple plumbing problems (sink and toilet), pest infestations, and heating system complaints - though inspections found no violations in these cases. The building has faced persistent heating system problems, with multiple complaints in late 2022, some marked as emergencies.

The property has a notable cluster of violations concentrated in Unit 2F following a June 2022 inspection, including issues with pest infestations (roaches and mice), lead paint hazards, and concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In addition, there have been multiple complaints regarding plaster and paint conditions in various units throughout 2022, including bathrooms, walls, and ceilings. While the building has maintained an active record of bedbug reporting from 2021-2024 with no reported infestations, rodent inspections show mixed results, with some failures noted in 2018-2019, though most recent inspections (2022-2025) have passed. A 2019 boiler complaint was documented but access could not be obtained for inspection.

The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic systems and compliance requirements, particularly affecting Unit 2F. However, the property has demonstrated some recent improvements, as evidenced by multiple passed rodent inspections and the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods. Most recent violations, including a 2023 bedbug report violation and various housing maintenance code violations, are marked as "Closed," though some open issues remain regarding smoke detector and lead paint compliance in Unit 2F. The current status of these violations would require further direct inquiry to confirm resolution.