678 St Anns Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 4-story, 9-unit residential building at 678 St. Ann's Avenue in Longwood, built in 1910 and currently owned by Ruzdija Lukovic, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning apartment 7. As of July 2025, the property has open violations from May 2024 related to roof leaks, defective plastered surfaces, and an inoperable intercom system in apartment 7.

An earlier cluster of complaints from late 2023 to early 2024 highlighted problems with heating and hot water systems, water leaks, and paint/plaster issues, though many of these were subsequently addressed and closed. In late 2024, the building underwent multiple emergency inspections that revealed several serious issues, including problems related to mold, pests, safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), and heating systems. More recently, in 2024, there were concerning electrical system modifications, with violations issued for unpermitted electrical work in apartments 6 and 7, including the installation of 220-amp outlets and associated wiring, resulting in significant penalties totaling $19,500.

The building has maintained a generally acceptable record in terms of rodent control, passing inspections in 2023 and 2024, with the most recent rat sighting complaint in October 2024 resulting in no violations. Interestingly, despite the numerous maintenance and safety issues documented through various inspections and complaints, the property has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in the official annual reporting system since 2019. The building's most recent Department of Buildings violation from 2019 regarding the failure to file a required technical report remains active as of this report date, indicating potential ongoing compliance issues.