1047 Trinity Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The two-family house at 1047 Trinity Avenue in Longwood, owned by Lorenzo Agapito, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, in March 2025, there are currently three open emergency complaints with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding lack of lighting, an electric/gas range issue, and building-wide heat/hot water problems. These recent complaints follow a pattern of heating and hot water system challenges documented in 2023, including multiple incidents in April of that year where HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions.

The building has also faced various electrical and plumbing issues, with emergency plumbing complaints related to water supply and radiators recorded in March 2025, which were subsequently resolved. The property has a history of concerns regarding unauthorized modifications and use violations, particularly between 2018 and 2023. Several complaints were filed about potential illegal commercial/manufacturing use in the residential zone, with inspectors repeatedly unable to gain access for verification.

There were also complaints about illegal conversions and inadequate fencing, though inspections typically resulted in either no violations being found or access being denied. While some historical complaints about permits and modifications were recorded in 2019, these were either found to be unsubstantiated or resulted in no violations. The building's age (constructed in 1901) and the frequency of these maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure, though recent complaints indicate particularly urgent concerns with basic utilities as of 2025.