1701 Parkview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The 7-story, 22-unit residential building at 1701 Parkview Avenue in Pelham Bay, owned by Edion Mecaj, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its construction in 2016. Most recently, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding mold and indoor air quality, with the Department of Health issuing an unsafe mold cleanup advisory.

Between January and April 2025, the building faced various infrastructure problems, including heat and hot water issues (both building-wide and in individual apartments), plumbing problems, and ventilation system complaints. The building also experienced recurring electrical issues in 2024, with multiple complaints about inadequate lighting that resulted in housing violations. A September 2024 inspection resulted in several housing violations related to building maintenance and safety requirements, including issues with self-closing doors, posted notices, and lighting in public areas.

While a Department of Buildings violation from 2019 was resolved and dismissed in 2022, the building maintains an open violation from 2024 regarding door-related issues. Despite these maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations since 2019, and completed rodent inspections in 2019 and 2016 passed successfully, suggesting some fundamental hygiene and pest control protocols are being maintained. However, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues and unresolved violations, particularly regarding ventilation, lighting, and water systems, indicates ongoing challenges with building infrastructure and maintenance response times.