873 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 873 Union Avenue in Longwood, currently owned by Jonathon Holt, has been facing ongoing regulatory challenges since 2021. Most notably, there are persistent open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, with the most recent violation recorded in April 2024.

The property also experienced significant illegal conversions in late 2024, with multiple violations issued including unauthorized water and waste line installations, illegal gas hookups, unpermitted electrical work, and the creation of unauthorized living spaces in the cellar area. These violations resulted in penalties totaling $7,000, though records indicate they were subsequently resolved with the exception of one remaining balance of $1,250 related to unauthorized partition walls. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mix of results, with three consecutive passing inspections between 2015 and 2018, though there were failures noted in 2011 and 2012.

A recent complaint regarding an illegal conversion in 2024 was investigated and a vacate order was fully rescinded in June 2025. The property, built in 2004, has maintained a consistent use as a Class A multiple dwelling, though the illegal conversion violations suggest attempted modification to a four-family configuration. While most building code violations have been resolved, the ongoing bedbug report compliance issues, dating back to 2021, represent the most persistent regulatory challenge facing the property.