696 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 696 Union Avenue in Longwood, owned by Eddie Caban, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in April 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed and addressed, including problems with window safety (broken/missing guards), window frames, heavy water leaks, mold, and pest infestations, though notably, some inspections were either incomplete or no violations were found.

Earlier in 2025, there were significant heating and hot water issues affecting the entire building, and in late 2024, violations were issued regarding building safety issues, including fire escape concerns. The building's maintenance history shows persistent pest problems, with multiple complaints and violations documented between 2024 and 2025, particularly affecting Apartment 6, which has had ongoing issues with both mice and roach infestations. Structural and safety concerns have also been noted, including a November 2019 violation regarding a defective boiler system that was still listed as active in 2019, though it appears to have been addressed based on subsequent inspections.

The property has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations over the past several years, according to official reports, and while rodent activity has been a recurrent issue, recent inspections in 2024 showed bait was being applied regularly in response to the problem. The building's recent history (2024-2025) suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance and resident comfort, particularly regarding basic services like heat and hot water, as well as persistent issues with pests and some safety concerns. While many complaints have been investigated and closed without violations, the frequency and nature of these service requests indicate recurring maintenance needs.