980 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
The 7-story building at 980 Prospect Avenue in Longwood, owned by 980 Prospect LLC, has been experiencing persistent heating system issues, with multiple documented complaints about inadequate heat and hot water conditions affecting the entire building between 2021 and 2024. These complaints were reported through both 311 calls and Housing Maintenance Code violations. The building's recent history shows significant ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly regarding elevator service, with multiple violations and complaints about a single device with no alternate service recorded between 2024-2025.
Environmental Control Board violations from late 2024 indicate serious elevator maintenance issues, including zone lock restrictor problems and brake system concerns, with associated penalties suggesting non-compliance. The property has also faced various safety and maintenance challenges, including multiple instances of rat activity noted during 2025 inspections. The building's certificate of occupancy documents from 2025-2026 reveal numerous open violations, including problems with self-closing doors and various fire safety compliance issues.
Between 2022 and 2024, there were periodic issues with hot water temperatures exceeding safe limits in community bathrooms, as well as several elevator-related violations. The building has undergone inspections for rodent activity, with mixed results showing both compliance passes and instances of rat activity between 2021 and 2025. While there were limited bedbug incidents reported, with only three infested units documented between 2021-2022, the property has faced ongoing challenges with maintaining proper building systems and addressing safety concerns.
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Building Characteristics
| Total units | 0 | 
|---|---|
| Year built | 1907 | 
| Total area | 23674 sq ft | 
| Floors | 7 | 
| Tax Abatements | None | 
| Building Class | HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS B | 

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- 851 East 164th St, New York, NY 10459
- 980 Prospect Ave, New York, NY 10459
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