982 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 982 Prospect Avenue in Longwood, constructed in 1910 and owned by Consolato Cicciu, has experienced several maintenance issues throughout 2025, particularly in the first half of the year. Most notably, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water systems in March 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some inspections unable to gain access for verification. Since then, more recent complaints include an appliance issue with a refrigerator in June 2025 (which was resolved), and several open maintenance issues from April 2025 involving a ventilation system, bathtub/shower problems, and cabinet repairs.

The building has also faced various violations and maintenance challenges in recent years. A December 2024 inspection noted defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1D, though these were certified as repaired in January 2025. A September 2023 inspection found multiple issues in common areas, including problems with fire retardant materials, floor tiles, and a leaking roof in public hallways, though these violations were certified as corrected in April 2024.

Apartment 2C has documented maintenance issues from July 2023, including defective vinyl floor tiles, rodent infestation concerns, and leaky kitchen faucets, with violations still showing as open. The building's history shows a pattern of rodent inspections, with most recent inspections passing, though notable rat activity was recorded in August 2018 and November 2011. Importantly, the building has maintained an official bedbug-free status in recent annual filings from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations or required eradications in the past five reporting periods.