1223 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The five-story, 11-unit building at 1223 Wheeler Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Roopa Bhusri, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, in October 2024, multiple complaints were documented and inspected by HPD, resulting in violations related to water leaks, pest infestations, floor conditions, and door/window issues.

These were part of broader maintenance concerns including a power outage, damp spots, and unsanitary conditions, with violations officially issued regarding the flooring and water leak problems. The building has also experienced recurring electrical issues, with power outages reported in both September and October 2024. The most recent inspection in April 2025 resulted in a passed rodent inspection, suggesting improvements in pest control, though multiple pest-related complaints were documented in late 2024.

Apartment 1A was found to have multiple violations during the October 2024 inspection, including problems with kitchen cabinets, fire escape window latches, carbon monoxide detectors, window balance, entrance door, floor tiles, and smoke detector, along with a documented mice infestation that required abatement. The building's maintenance history shows regular rodent inspections consistently passing from 2016 through 2025, and while bedbug reports have been filed annually from 2021 to 2024, none indicated any infestations. A complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in 2018, though the inspector was unable to gain access to verify the claim.