1242 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-unit, three-story building at 1242 Wheeler Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Christine Persaud and constructed in 1935 as a New Law tenement, has experienced several notable events regarding building maintenance and resident services over recent years. A concerning heat and hot water emergency occurred in November 2019, affecting the entire building, for which HPD was unable to gain access to verify conditions during their inspection.

The property has maintained a generally good standing in terms of bedbug management, with the most recent Bedbug Report filings (from 2024 and 2025) showing zero infested or eradicated units. Three violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements were issued between 2021 and 2024, though these appear to have been resolved, as recent filings are compliant.

The building's rodent inspection history shows consistent attention to pest control, with the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in March 2024 - the only such occurrence in recent years. Between 2016 and 2025, all other rodent inspections, including initial and compliance checks, have passed. The building's maintenance record suggests regular oversight and management, with most recent violations and complaints being addressed through standard procedures, though the 2019 heat and hot water issue remains the only significant resident service complaint on record in recent years.