1226 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The five-story New Law Tenement at 1226 Prospect Avenue in Longwood, owned by Simcha Folger, was constructed in 1907 and contains 11 residential units. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple HPD complaints filed in May 2025, all of which have been inspected and resulted in violations being issued. These recent complaints include heavy water leaks, plumbing problems (specifically in bathtubs/showers), pest infestations, and various physical maintenance issues affecting ceilings, floors, and stairs.

A substantial building-wide heat and hot water problem was also reported in March 2025. The property has a history of code violations and maintenance issues requiring attention. An inspection in November 2024 identified multiple violations, including problems with self-closing doors, fire safety materials, and various repairs needed in public areas.

These violations included broken or defective doors, unstable metal landings, and issues with paint requirements in public spaces. While the building has maintained a pest-free record in recent years according to bedbug reporting (2020-2025), there were documented rodent activity concerns in 2017-2018, with multiple bait applications recorded during that period. All violations cited in recent inspections have been classified under various categories, including C-class (serious) and A-class (less serious), indicating varying levels of urgency for repairs, though all have been officially closed following inspections.