1364 Bronx River Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 31-unit, 5-story apartment building at 1364 Bronx River Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Benny Chaskelson and dating from 1927, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, with the most pressing being ongoing indoor air quality problems. Most recently, in June 2025, there were ventilation complaints that warranted a DOHMH advisory to the property management, following similar air quality issues in May 2025. The building has faced significant heat and hot water infrastructure challenges, particularly evident in March 2025, when multiple complaints were registered about inadequate service throughout the building.

While some of these issues were reportedly corrected, they highlight a pattern of maintenance concerns. The building currently has an open non-emergency complaint from June 2025 regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions. Inspection records from 2024-2025 show multiple open violations related to building maintenance, including necessary repairs to ceilings, fire retardant materials, and doors.

A rodent inspection in January 2024 passed, which is positive, especially considering the recorded rat activity in previous years (2017-2020). The building appears to have had no bedbug infestations reported since 2021, with all recent reports indicating zero affected units. While some resolved issues from 2022-2024 suggest management has addressed certain maintenance needs, the recurring nature of heat/water problems and recent air quality complaints indicate ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response.