1256 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1256 Wheeler Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1935 and currently owned by Mary Guest. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple tenant complaints filed through HPD from 2021 to 2025, including a recent building-wide complaint in January 2025 that could not be verified due to access issues. Several open violations remain concerning Apartment 3's hot water temperature (exceeding 130 degrees), and defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, dating from February 2023 inspections.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in April 2025 passing, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in March 2022. Previous violations and maintenance issues have included problems with doors and windows (June 2021), pest infestations (April 2021), and a malfunctioning intercom system (March 2021) - though most of these issues were resolved through subsequent inspections that found no violations. The building's habitability challenges are documented through various HPD complaints, with heating system failures being a persistent concern.

However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained proper bedbug reporting compliance between 2021 and 2024, with no infestations reported during this period. While rodent inspections have generally shown compliance, there was one instance of rat activity in 2022, though subsequent inspections have consistently passed. The record shows a pattern of heat and maintenance-related issues, with the most pressing current concerns being the open violations in Apartment 3 regarding safety systems and water temperature.