1324 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-family house at 1324 Elder Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Mohammad Rahman, has a documented history of significant code violations and safety concerns since late 2022. Most notably, there are two active violations from October 2022 regarding unauthorized construction work and illegal conversion of the basement into a third family unit, which reportedly includes a bathroom, kitchen facilities, and additional residential amenities.

The building, originally constructed in 1920, is legally designated as a two-story, two-family structure, but inspections have revealed modifications including partitioned rooms, electrical installations, and plumbing work, some of which were performed without proper permits. During this period, there have been multiple Department of Buildings inspections (October 2022 and December 2022) where access was either granted or denied, with varying outcomes ranging from "No Violation Warranted" to "Partial Vacate Order Served." The property's maintenance history includes a 311 complaint in September 2022 regarding unsanitary pigeon conditions, which was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene but resulted in no violations being found at the time.

Another complaint about drainage issues (LL103/89) from September 2022 led to inspector access issues being documented in December 2022. While some complaints have been closed through the inspection process, the building's documented history raises concerns about compliance with building codes and regulations. The most recent developments on record show activity extending into 2025, including an OATH violation served in relation to an illegal conversion matter, suggesting ongoing enforcement actions related to the building's modifications and occupancy status.