1243 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1243 Wheeler Avenue is a 3-story, 8-unit residential building built in 1930, currently owned by Yitzchok Salamon, located in the Parkchester neighborhood of NYC. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly with toilets, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations between 2019 and 2025. Recent complaints from May 2025 regarding an inoperable bell/buzzer/intercom system, plumbing problems, and appliance issues all resulted in closed cases when inspectors were unable to gain access to the units.

A significant infrastructure issue was noted in February 2023 when imperfections were observed in the masonry facade across the entire building, resulting in a $1,250 violation. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including a period without heat/hot water affecting the entire building in November 2019, multiple plumbing-related complaints, and a power outage in early 2025. There were also several compliance issues noted in 2023 regarding construction and demolition work, with multiple violations served related to unauthorized work and safety concerns.

However, more positively, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, and recent bedbug reports (most recently filed December 2024) indicate no infestation issues in the past three years. The property has shown some improvement in recent years, with most violations being resolved, though some open complaints remain as of 2025. Notably, the building's safety systems have been a focus of attention, with previous violations requiring the posting of Carbon Monoxide detecting device requirements and proper self-closing door functionality in common areas.