1560 Leland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1560 Leland Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Dyanand Dharamraj, has experienced several significant events over recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in July 2023, there were multiple safety and sanitation issues reported, including concerns about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and pest infestations.

While these complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and no violations were issued, it highlights potential safety and hygiene concerns within the building. Additionally, there is an open Class A Housing Maintenance Code violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file an annual bedbug report, continuing a pattern observed since 2021, when similar violations were recorded. The property has undergone several inspections and complaints at the Department of Buildings level, particularly in 2018, when multiple reports of illegal conversion and improper commercial use were filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their investigations.

However, the building has maintained a generally clean bill of health in terms of rodent inspections, passing all initial assessments conducted between 2012 and 2022. The bedbug reporting for the period of November 2021 to October 2022 shows no infestation cases, and the most recent report in July 2023 indicates no infested or re-infested dwelling units. While the building has various historical complaints and violations, many have been resolved, though the outstanding bedbug reporting violation from 2024 stands out as a continuing regulatory concern.