1173 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

The three-story, three-unit tenement building at 1173 Rev James Polite Ave in Longwood, owned by Natan Azizian and constructed in 1901, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been three documented heat and hot water complaints in the past three years (March 2023, December 2022, and November 2021), with only the most recent complaint showing confirmed resolution through HPD inspection.

The building has also faced appliance-related issues, specifically concerning electric/gas ranges, with two incidents in November 2021 (one resolved with verification, the other noting inability to access for inspection). A rat sighting complaint from February 2020 was closed without inspection access, though more recent rodent inspections in 2017, 2015, and 2012 have generally passed except for one failure for "Other Reasons" in 2012.

The property has had consistent monitoring for bedbug compliance, with violation notices issued in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for failure to file annual bedbug reports, though recent bedbug filings from 2023 and 2025 indicate no current infestations or re-infestations. The building's maintenance history suggests periodic challenges with access for inspections, as seen in multiple heat/hot water complaints (2021 and 2022) and the rat sighting incident, where inspectors were unable to gain entry. While the building has maintained compliance with most recent inspections and filings, the recurring nature of heat/hot water complaints and past rodent issues may indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, though recent records suggest improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements as of 2025.