1491 Beach Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The property at 1491 Beach Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Eliman Ceesay, is a two-story, three-unit converted Class A residential building constructed in 1920. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water availability, particularly during the winter months, with six documented complaints between 2022-2025, including emergency responses in November and December 2024, and most recently in March 2025. These complaints often resulted in violations being issued, though some were eventually closed following verification of repairs.

The building also currently has two open Class A violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, with inspection dates in 2023 and 2024. More recent issues have included problems with wall and ceiling conditions, with HPD issuing violations in March 2025. Notably, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was unable to access the property in May 2025 to investigate a complaint regarding an illegally kept farm animal.

The building's maintenance record shows some positive indicators, with annual rodent inspections from 2012 through 2022 consistently passing. While there have been multiple housing code violations, many have been addressed through proper inspection and correction processes. The property has had regular inspection and complaint handling by various agencies including HPD and DOHMH, though access issues have sometimes complicated resolution efforts. The most recent service requests and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to heating and water systems, though historical records show some improvements in general building conditions over time.