770 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 8-unit, 4-story building at 770 Union Avenue in Longwood, constructed in 2003, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly regarding heat and hot water. Most recently, in May 2025 alone, there were three separate heat/hot water complaints, with at least one resulting in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, including a heavy water leak complaint in May 2025 and multiple plumbing-related violations and emergency complaints throughout 2024-2025. Other notable issues include pest infestations, with violations documented in September 2024 for apartments 2B and 3B, and various maintenance concerns including problems with the building's doors, windows, and general repairs. The property's recent history shows a pattern of unresolved maintenance issues and access problems for inspectors, with several HPD inspections noting their inability to gain access to apartments.

While the building has passed rodent inspections in recent years (2023 and 2021), earlier inspections showed failures due to rat activity in 2015 and 2018. The building's management has taken some steps to address violations, as evidenced by various complaint closures, but the repeated nature of heat and water issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. Interestingly, the building's bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show no recorded infestations, and a gas utility complaint from 2019 was closed due to inability to gain access for inspection, though no definitive violations were noted.