834 Penfield Street, Bronx, NY 10470

The 6-story, 48-unit residential building at 834 Penfield Street in Wakefield, owned by Ved Parkash, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past year. Most notably, there have been multiple elevator-related concerns, with recurring complaints about single device operation and no alternate service, resulting in several violations throughout 2024-2025. The building has significant structural and maintenance issues, including water leaks, plumbing problems, and rodent infestations, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023-2025.

In late 2024, the Department of Buildings documented concerning structural deficiencies, including bulging and step cracking around the main entrance and throughout the facade, with exposed bricks and deteriorated mortar joints. Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in December 2024, including hazardous conditions requiring immediate attention and indicating possible neglect of essential systems. Recent housing complaints from May-June 2025 indicate persistent access issues for inspectors attempting to investigate window, door, and mold complaints.

The building's history shows some improvement in pest management, with bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showing minimal infestations, though earlier years (2019-2021) had more significant issues. Multiple violations have been recorded regarding maintenance of common areas and individual units, including problems with doors, windows, and various building systems. The property has an active ECB violation regarding unpermitted work in the cellar level and illegal living quarters, along with several other active violations related to building maintenance and code compliance. While some past violations have been resolved, as evidenced by "closed" status in many cases, there remain numerous active issues requiring attention as of 2025.