830 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

The six-story, 71-unit building at 830 Rev James Polite Ave in Longwood, owned by Mark Engel and built in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years, with particularly significant issues emerging in early 2025. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2025, including an entire building outage in April 2025, and problems with water leaks, unsanitary conditions (including mold and pests), and wall issues documented in February 2025. These complaints have often resulted in HPD violations requiring correction.

Notable violations from December 2024 include pest infestations (mice and roaches) and water leak issues in apartment 68, along with lead paint concerns. The building's systems have also been under scrutiny, with open DOB violations related to failure to file required inspections, including a 2018 external low pressure inspection (issued June 2023). Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown fluctuating results, with some inspections indicating rat activity and others requiring bait application.

While the building's bedbug reports show no infestations from 2022 through 2024, the overall maintenance record indicates persistent challenges. The property has consistently required emergency interventions for various issues, including multiple heat and hot water outages, water leaks of varying severity, and unsanitary conditions. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement, combined with its documented maintenance issues, suggest ongoing challenges with infrastructure and habitability. The owner has made some efforts to address violations, as evidenced by certified corrections in early 2025, but multiple open violations remain as of the most recent inspections.