1120 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 36-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1120 Union Avenue in Longwood, owned by Allan Arker and constructed in 1986, has shown several maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly in 2024-2025. The most significant issue has been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in January 2025 about both apartment-specific and entire-building failures, though inspections typically found no violations.

Additionally, there have been multiple complaints about door and window issues, particularly in January 2025, including problems with doors and door frames, as well as unsanitary conditions related to pests, all of which were closed after HPD inspections found no housing law violations. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, with water supply issues reported in August 2024 and June 2025, though inspections did not warrant any violations.

A concerning pattern emerged in December 2024 when multiple Local Law 188 compliance inspections were attempted but inspectors were unable to gain access. However, the building's bedbug reports for the past three years (2022-2025) show no infestations, with zero units reported as infested or requiring eradication during this period. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, inspections have generally found that many problems do not constitute violations of housing laws, though the frequency of heating, plumbing, and door-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.