890 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
890 Prospect Avenue is a 9-story, 124-unit residential building constructed in 2005 and currently owned by Sheldon Fox. The building has experienced recurring issues with plumbing and maintenance, as evidenced by multiple open 311 service requests in 2025 related to paint/plaster problems on walls and windows, as well as several plumbing issues affecting bathtubs/showers and sinks.
The property has a notable history of elevator-related complaints, with multiple violations documented between 2020 and 2024 regarding elevator maintenance and operation, including recent issues with worn gibs, misaligned cab mirrors, and inoperative components as of October 2024, resulting in a $312 fine. Recent inspections in 2025 revealed emergency conditions including water leaks, mold, and various repair needs affecting multiple apartments (such as units 602, 705, 707, and 806). The building has experienced recurring pest management challenges, with documented bedbug infestations in several units between 2018 and 2025, though none were reported in the most recent 2023-2024 period.
While the property has maintained generally satisfactory rodent inspection results between 2017 and 2022, there have been occasional failures noted in various years. The building's maintenance history shows attention to repairs and improvements, with numerous permits issued for various types of work between 2019 and 2023, including elevator, plumbing, and facade-related projects. The property has also faced issues relating to building code compliance, including a notable violation regarding the failure to submit required critical examination reports in 2018-2019, though this was eventually dismissed.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 124 |
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Year built | 2005 |
Total area | 139094 sq ft |
Floors | 9 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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