1310 Wheeler Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1310 Wheeler Avenue is a two-story, three-unit residential building in Parkchester constructed in 1915, currently owned by Sharif Bhuiyan. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, particularly pronounced in recent months, with multiple complaints filed in 2025 (January) and 2024 (December) regarding building-wide deficiencies. HPD inspections have often been unable to gain access to verify conditions, though one December 2024 inspection confirmed violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector functionality in apartment 2L, which remains an open violation as of October 2023.

The building has a concerning history of heating system problems, with various violations documented in December 2021 including inadequate heat supply and access to the heating system, particularly affecting apartment 1F, along with other maintenance issues such as broken windows and pest infestations. Additional notable incidents include two active ECB violations from 2021-2024 concerning unpermitted work and failure to comply with orders related to a wooden storage structure, with a penalty balance of $1,250. The building's maintenance history shows regular rodent inspections between 2010 and 2018, with most passing, though there was one failure noted in October 2018.

While there have been bedbug reports filed for the 2021-2022 period, the 2023 report indicates no infested or previously infested units. The property has experienced various other complaints over the years, including unsanitary conditions in 2022 regarding garbage/recycling storage, though no violations were issued. The building's history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services such as heat and hot water, as well as periodic issues with basic safety systems like smoke detectors, particularly in recent years.