991 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

At 991 Union Avenue in Longwood, a 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement built in 1905, the most pressing recent issues center around multiple housing maintenance violations and emergency repairs. In April 2025, the building experienced significant infrastructure problems including flooring issues, plumbing concerns (basin/sink), door malfunctions, and heat/hot water disruptions affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While some of these violations have been addressed, as evidenced by HPD inspections, multiple violations remain open and were issued during April 2025 inspections.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, evidenced by numerous complaints in April 2025 alone. Earlier violations from late 2024 include building-wide issues with a parapet wall crack, an inoperable hopper chute door, and various citation notifications regarding fire safety equipment. Apartments 3A and 5D reported issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and plumbing fixtures in 2024.

The building's environmental record is somewhat mixed; while there have been no recent bedbug infestations reported (with the most recent filings showing zero affected units), rodent inspections show varying results, passing in May 2024 but failing in March 2024. The property also maintains an active record of permit issuance, with several plumbing and electrical permits granted between 2018-2019, suggesting ongoing maintenance and system updates. The complex's housing maintenance code violations and complaints indicate persistent building systems challenges, while recent bedbug and rodent reports suggest varying success in maintaining general building health standards.