1070 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

This 6-story, 24-unit New Law tenement building at 1070 Rev. James Polite Avenue in Longwood, owned by Salvatore Gigante Jr, was constructed in 1907 and has a notable history of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat/hot water issue affecting an individual apartment, which was reportedly resolved within three days.

This recurring problem is evident from multiple similar complaints, including two separate incidents in December 2021 affecting both the entire building and individual apartments. The building has also experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly during a period in October 2023 when multiple issues were reported and investigated, including electric outlet problems, water leaks, mold presence, and wall paint/plaster concerns. While no violations were issued for these complaints, they indicate ongoing maintenance needs.

In late 2023, the building received several violations related to fire safety, specifically concerning defective fire-retardant materials and painting requirements in the public stair areas of multiple floors (2nd through 6th stories). All these violations were certified as corrected by early 2024. The building's recent history shows no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, with consistent "0" counts for infested, eradicated, and re-infested units in annual filings. Rodent inspections from 2018 to 2023 have generally shown compliance, with the only failure noted in 2011 being for "Other Reasons." The building's property records also show two historical complaints about elevator issues in 2018 and 2019, though these were closed without violation.