1210 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1210 Wheeler Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Mark Engel. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past two years, with multiple plumbing problems emerging in early 2025, including bathtub/shower and sink issues in February 2025 that inspectors could not access for evaluation. In 2024, there were recurring problems with mold (July and August), water leaks (July and August), and ceiling paint/plaster issues (July), with associated HPD violations.

Apartment 16 has notable open violations as of late 2024-early 2025, including problems with mold (greater than 10 sq ft inside closet), paint requirements, and a defective carbon monoxide detector. Previous inspections identified various violations in apartments 2 and 16, including pest infestations (roaches and mice) and maintenance issues, though many have been certified as closed by early 2025. The building's environmental record shows regular rodent inspections, with the most recent (April 2025) passing, following a rat activity inspection in March 2024.

Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, with all recent filings indicating zero infested units. The property has undergone several HPD inspections between 2024 and 2025, with varying outcomes, some resulting in no violations being issued despite the presence of reported issues. The building's management has faced challenges in securing access for inspections and resolving persistent maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints being closed without proper investigation due to access problems or lack of timely response from residents.