1221 Manor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

This two-family house at 1221 Manor Avenue in Parkchester, built in 1930 and owned by Shahidul Islam, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Between December 2020 and June 2021, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, followed by a cluster of plumbing issues affecting sinks, bathtubs, and water supply in June 2021, for which violations were issued.

The building has also faced challenges with illegal apartment conversions, particularly in the basement (Apartment 1B), which resulted in Environmental Control Board violations in 2021, though these are listed as resolved with a $2,500 penalty. Several maintenance violations were recorded in June 2021, including issues with stairs, plumbing fixtures, and a requirement to repair defective concrete treads. The building's certificate of occupancy and illegal conversion status has been a recurring concern, with multiple Department of Buildings inspection attempts in 2021-2022.

Recent inspections have shown some improvement in pest control, with passed inspections in 2024-2025, though earlier rodent inspections in 2022-2023 resulted in failures for "Other Reasons." The property has had multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations across various categories, particularly focused on building safety and maintenance requirements, including stairs, plumbing systems, and heat/hot water systems. In terms of permit activity, a permit was issued in May 2019 for unspecified work, and a Class B violation was recorded in 2019 regarding improper repairs to fire retardant materials. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding plumbing systems and heat infrastructure, though recent rodent inspections indicate some improvement in general maintenance standards.