997 Kelly Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 5-story, 31-unit building at 997 Kelly Street in Longwood, owned by John Corcoran, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past two years that warrant attention. Most recently, in December 2024, violations were issued regarding inadequate heat and a mouse infestation in apartment 2A.

Throughout 2024, the property faced various plumbing and maintenance challenges, including multiple complaints about heat and hot water (including an emergency complaint in December 2024), appliance issues, water leaks, and pest-related problems. Notably, violations from July 2024 required the building to address carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak procedures in common areas, and a June 2023 inspection revealed a vertical crack in the chimney that required repair. The building has a documented history of rodent issues, with multiple inspections between 2015-2017 showing rat activity, though the most recent bedbug report from May 2025 indicates no current infestations.

An active Environmental Control Board violation from June 2023 relates to the exterior vertical crack, with a penalty of $6,250 imposed. Two significant emergency complaints about heat/hot water were filed in November 2023 and December 2024, with the latter resulting in violations that require correction. The building's management has generally complied with violation requirements, as most previously cited issues have been closed with certified corrections, including repairs to deteriorated conditions in apartment 1B from June 2023 that involved ceiling and wall surface repairs and door replacement.