1246 Stratford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 1246 Stratford Avenue in Parkchester, built in 1927, has experienced several significant issues over recent years, with the most serious concern being an unauthorized cellar apartment conversion discovered in October 2019. This illegal conversion created multiple rooms and bathroom facilities with improper plumbing and electrical installations, resulting in several open violations that appear to remain unresolved. In 2018, the building experienced electrical issues affecting Unit 1F, including unsafe wiring conditions and inadequate electrical service, as well as window damage.

The property has also faced recurring pest management challenges, with rodent inspections showing varied results between 2018 and 2025, though a compliance inspection in May 2025 showed "Passed" status. Recent bedbug reports from 2022-2025 indicate no infestations or eradication efforts, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. The building's violation history includes multiple housing maintenance code violations, including emergency electrical and window-related issues in 2018, and a series of violations related to unauthorized alterations discovered in 2019 associated with the now-closed cellar apartment.

The property has undergone compliance inspections for Local Law Audits in late 2020, with inspections showing compliance. Although there have been various repair and maintenance issues documented through 311 service requests and Department of Buildings complaints, many of these appear to have been resolved, with the exception of the 2019 illegal conversion violations. The most recent records indicate that the building is actively maintaining compliance with bedbug reporting requirements and has received recent permits for electrical work, though the persistence of the 2019 violations regarding the unauthorized cellar conversion remains a notable concern.