1234 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

At 1234 Elder Avenue in Parkchester, the two-story, three-unit building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past years, with the most recent concerns centered around heating systems. In late 2024, there were complaints about heat/hot water issues in both the entire building and individual apartments, though these were reportedly corrected upon inspection. The building has maintained its status as a "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A" property since its 1930 construction, currently owned by A18 Woodside Inc. A significant cluster of maintenance complaints occurred in November 2023, including plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers and sinks, window frame concerns, and unsanitary conditions related to pests - all of which were investigated by HPD with no violations issued.

Multiple recent violations suggest ongoing challenges, particularly an open Class A violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, and several open Class B violations from August 2023 in Apartment 1F related to plumbing, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, cabinet, and pest issues. The building's history includes various inspections and service requests between 2018-2025, revealing a pattern of pest-related problems and infrastructure maintenance needs. Rodent inspections conducted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 have all passed, suggesting improvements in pest management. There are multiple open violations from 2023-2024, including four Class B violations from August 2023 in Apartment 1F regarding a broken sink waste line, defective smoke detector, damaged plastered surfaces, and issues with self-closing doors.

The property has also encountered issues with heating systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and emergency service requests in 2023-2024, though these were typically resolved through corrections verified by HPD. Historical data shows some concerns with illegal conversions and unpermitted work, with partial stop work orders issued in 2024 and 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access during several investigations. The recent building history indicates a mixed pattern of maintenance responsiveness, with many issues being addressed through HPD inspections and emergency responses, though several violations remain open as of 2025. The property has demonstrated an ability to resolve most immediate tenant concerns, while also exhibiting recurring maintenance patterns that suggest ongoing infrastructure and pest management challenges.