995 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 20-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 995 Union Avenue in Longwood, built in 1905 and currently owned by Samantha Magistro, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code. The most recent incidents occurred in January 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Between September and October 2023, there were several documented instances of heat and hot water problems, along with a plumbing water supply issue, leading to violations being issued in September 2023. The building underwent a Health Department inspection in 2021 concerning lead dust and asbestos, and there are three active Housing Maintenance Code violations as of May 2024, pertaining to required notices about housing information, smoke detector requirements, and maintenance of refuse areas. Notable historical data includes consistent monitoring for bedbugs, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past four years (2020-2024), and variable results in rodent inspections between 2010 and 2022, with the most recent inspection in August 2022 passing.

The building has had multiple permits issued for alteration work between 2019 and 2022, indicating ongoing maintenance activity. Of particular concern is the pattern of heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints being filed regularly, though many were resolved promptly by HPD. While some violations have been successfully closed, including a specific hot water issue in Apartment 4A from October 2023, the frequency of temperature-related complaints suggests this remains a recurring building system challenge.