1246 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-story New Law Tenement building at 1246 Wheeler Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Johnny Bonito, was constructed in 1935 and contains three residential units. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably in Apartment 2, where three open violations from October 2024 remain unresolved, including problems with loose vinyl floor tiles, a defective window counterbalance, and issues with plastered surfaces and paint. The building has a documented history of infrastructure problems, including a water leak complaint in late 2021 and an electrical lighting issue in late 2018, both of which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development with no violations issued.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2016 through 2025, with most recent inspections showing passed results, though there was one failure noted in March 2022. Bedbug reporting requirements have generally been met, with the most recent 2024 filing indicating no infestation issues during the 2022-2023 period. Previous years had similar results, suggesting effective pest management.

The building's common areas have faced various maintenance challenges, including issues with self-closing doors in 2022 (though these violations were subsequently closed), and attention has been required for filing annual bedbug reports between 2021 and 2024. A permit for exterior work was issued in February 2023, indicating recent maintenance activity. While the building has a number of maintenance issues requiring attention, there is evidence of regular inspections and some responsiveness to requirements, though several recent violations remain open as of October 2024.