599 Jackson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 599 Jackson Avenue in Longwood, owned by Jose Morales and constructed in 2006, has experienced several concerning issues since its completion. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of bedbug report violations, with four open violations between 2021 and 2024 related to failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

The building has also faced significant rodent problems, evidenced by multiple rat activity inspections and bait applications between January 2019 and July 2022. Additional maintenance concerns include an emergency heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building in February 2019, and unsanitary conditions reported in August 2022 related to both pests and garbage/recycling storage, though no violations were issued upon inspection. The third-story apartment (Unit 3) has specific open violations from February 2019 regarding missing or defective window guards and issues with self-closing doors at the entrance, representing both safety and security concerns.

While the building was constructed in 2006, these persistent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with pest control and regulatory compliance. The most recent inspection records indicate continued rodent activity in 2022, despite previous baiting efforts in 2019. The combination of open bedbug report violations, rodent infestations, and safety-related violations in Unit 3 underscores the building's significant habitability challenges over the past several years.