1637 Parker Street, Bronx, NY 10462

1637 Parker Street is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Westchester Square, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Shamnarain Lauchman. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint in April 2024 resulting in open violations related to inadequate heat and hot water in Apartment 3, along with multiple other violations including encumbrances in public hallways and various maintenance issues.

The building has had three heating-related complaints between 2020-2024, and in 2021, there was a plumbing issue involving a radiator. The property has also been under scrutiny for housing maintenance compliance, with open violations as of April 2024 including the need to file annual bedbug reports, repair or replace defective doors, lighting fixtures, and address various maintenance concerns throughout the building. Additional concerns have emerged regarding the building's parking compliance, with an active Environmental Control Board violation from January 2022 regarding improper vehicle storage in a residential district, resulting in a $6,250 penalty.

There were also two significant complaints about the building's use status, with an illegal conversion complaint filed in 2020, though inspectors were unable to gain access during their inspection attempts. The building's rodent inspections have generally been favorable, with the most recent inspections in 2019 and 2020 passing without violations. While the property has some historical issues with heating systems and maintenance compliance, it has maintained a relatively stable condition in terms of basic structural integrity and pest control.