981 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The five-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building at 981 Union Avenue in Longwood, owned by Christina Pimentel and constructed in 1911, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, particularly regarding unsanitary conditions. The most recent concerns include multiple ongoing complaints about pest infestations as of mid-2025 (with open complaints from May and June 2025), and recurring mold issues, with multiple complaints recorded between February and March 2025. The building has also faced several violations requiring correction, including a cabinet issue and plumbing concerns in early 2025, as well as heat and hot water problems documented in January 2025. During an October 2024 inspection, multiple violations were recorded including rodent infestations, particularly affecting apartment 4A, and issues with self-closing doors and security systems.

While several violations were marked as "Closed," indicating corrections were required, the presence of these issues points to ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has a history of plumbing and water-related issues, with multiple complaints about slow leaks and plumbing problems documented in early 2025. Both 2023 and 2020 records show complaints regarding the boiler system, though these were resolved with varying outcomes. On the positive side, bed bug reports for the building have consistently shown no infestations from 2019 through 2025, and while there have been some failed rodent inspections in 2017, recent inspections (from 2022) have generally passed, suggesting some improvement in pest management.

The Department of Buildings currently lists one active ECB violation from May 2023 regarding an electrical heating system issue with a $625 penalty, though this appears to be the only outstanding violation from recent years. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with moisture control (evidenced by mold and water-related complaints), pest management, and building systems (including plumbing and security). While violations have generally been addressed when cited, the frequency of recent complaints indicates that some systemic issues may persist. Recent inspections, particularly regarding bed bugs and rodent control, show improvements in some maintenance areas, though periodic system-related complaints and violations remain a concern.