1023 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

The 12-unit, 5-story tenement building at 1023 Rev James Polite Ave in Longwood, owned by Ruben Ramirez, has experienced persistent heating and water issues between 2024 and 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through 311 and Housing Maintenance Code, though most were resolved relatively quickly, often within 1-3 days. The building has several open violations from 2024 regarding fire escape accessibility, indicating blockages from household items on balconies at multiple floors, as well as a defective roof (bulkhead) cement flashing. Apartment 1 on the second floor has documented violations from February 2024 related to water damage, pests, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, though some issues appear to have been addressed through subsequent inspections and certifications.

The property has experienced recurring heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat or hot water throughout 2024-2025. There are also documented safety concerns, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors identified in June 2024. In terms of building maintenance, a violation for water leakage from the top floor was recorded in March 2021, with a penalty imposed, though this appears to have been resolved.

The building's overall pest management appears relatively stable, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2021, and while there have been multiple rodent inspections, recent results show improved compliance. The property has undergone regular inspections and has maintained records showing no bedbug or major pest infestation problems in the last several years, with the most recent rodent inspection in 2022 showing compliance. Historically, the building has had some maintenance issues, including a 2021 violation for failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner and a 2019 complaint regarding construction work, though both were closed without ongoing concerns. The continuous pattern of heating-related complaints, particularly in the recent winter months, suggests this remains a recurring issue, though most others have been addressed in a timely manner through various city agency interventions.