998 Longwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Located in Longwood, 998 Longwood Avenue is a 5-story, 41-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1937 and currently owned by Jessica Savage. The building has faced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns currently centered in Apartment 48, which has multiple active violations as of June 2024, including the absence of carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors, plumbing issues, and an ongoing roach infestation. The property has experienced recurring problems with unsanitary conditions, notably mold and pest-related issues, with violations documented in both 2024 and 2022.

While recent inspections in 2025 have passed rodent inspections, there was a period of rat activity noted in 2012, though subsequent inspections have shown compliance. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various infrastructural elements, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints and violations being addressed through inspections. In 2024, several non-emergency issues were resolved quickly, including problems with cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, and window frames.

The Department of Buildings has recorded violations related to energy efficiency reporting in 2021 and 2023, though these were ultimately dismissed. The building's recent bedbug reporting from June 2024 shows no current infestations, maintaining a clean record in this category for the past several years. While the property has passed recent rodent inspections and no bedbug activity has been reported since 2019, the concentration of open violations in Apartment 48 and recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.