729 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 5-story, 16-unit residential building at 729 Prospect Avenue in Longwood, owned by Nush Rudaj and constructed in 1906, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues throughout the entire building, with ten separate complaints filed between March 12-22, 2025, most of which were marked as emergencies. While some complaints were addressed, several remain unresolved according to HPD records.

The building also has an ongoing rodent issue, as indicated by failed compliance inspections in September and November 2024, with consistent rat activity recorded between August 2023 and September 2024. Previous violations from late 2024 included several concerning safety issues, particularly in apartment 4B on the 5th floor, involving defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, electrical issues, and a pest infestation. Other building-wide concerns have been documented, including problems with self-closing doors, floor signs, and various maintenance needs in common areas.

The building's mechanical systems have also been a source of problems, with complaints about the boiler's condition recorded in February 2025. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained active compliance with bedbug and pest control measures, with no documented infestations since 2019. Recent inspections and permit records suggest that while some improvements have been made, significant maintenance issues persist, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control.