1656 Parker Street, Bronx, NY 10462

1656 Parker Street is a 5-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1925 located in Westchester Square, currently owned by Philip Derasmo. The building's maintenance history reveals multiple heating and hot water issues, particularly in late 2018 through early 2019, though most were resolved after inspections showed restoration of services or failed access. There were two plumbing-related complaints in January 2019 regarding water supply problems, again with access issues preventing inspection. More recently, in 2024, concerns were raised about building stability with reports of shaking or vibrating, though inspections found no violations.

The building has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 through 2024, with no reported infestations, and passed rodent inspections in 2019. A notable violation from 2019 regarding an unfiled annual boiler inspection was eventually dismissed after a $1,000 penalty was paid. In 2024, several complaints were filed regarding potential illegal commercial use and zoning violations, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification, and there was one citation issued for unpermitted construction of a shed. The most recent inspection in April 2024 resulted in a classification for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though this appears to be a documentation oversight as subsequent filings show no infestations.

The building's service history suggests recurring issues with building systems, particularly heating and water supply, though many complaints were resolved relatively quickly after inspections. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with zero reported infestations in recent years. While there have been various building code violations and complaints regarding unauthorized modifications, most have been resolved through compliance actions or inspections. The most recent concerns appearing in 2024 primarily relate to environmental control board issues regarding unpermitted construction work, though the associated penalty was listed as $0.00.