1088 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

The two-family residential building at 1088 Rev James Polite Ave in Longwood, owned by Tung Wong Cheung, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns arising in 2022. Most notably, there were two emergency complaints regarding heating and hot water issues in the entire building in April 2022, and a mold problem around the shower area in Apartment 1 in August 2022.

The building underwent notable unauthorized alterations in late 2022, leading to two illegal conversion violations related to basement modifications, including the installation of a bathroom, additional rooms, electrical lines, and gas lines. These violations were eventually dismissed in March 2023 following proper permitting and compliance actions. The property has also experienced utility-related concerns, including a cooking gas complaint in August 2022 that could not be inspected.

While the building's rodent inspections from 2010 to 2017 have consistently passed, suggesting no significant pest issues during that time, the recent history indicates more pressing maintenance and compliance matters. The building's heating and hot water systems, mold issues, and unauthorized modifications to the structure represent the most significant resident impact concerns on record, though recent compliance actions suggest these issues have been addressed. The structure, built in 1993, maintains its original two-story configuration despite the illegal conversion attempts, though the basement modifications were temporarily occupied during the violation period before being properly addressed.