827 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459

827 Fox Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in the Longwood neighborhood, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Armando Pepen. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent problems occurring in December 2024, involving heat/hot water and flooring/stairsteps concerns that were categorized as emergencies.

Significant issues persist regarding water damage and pest control, with multiple violations documented in 2024 related to water leaks in Apartment 1B, as well as pest infestations. The summer of 2024 saw several violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for water leaks, unsanitary conditions, and flooring problems. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns about basic services and building systems, including multiple heat/hot water complaints, water leaks, and pest-related issues.

Notably, there are currently open violations from June 2024 specifically documenting problems with water damage and pest control in Apartment 1B, as well as an active Environmental Control Board violation from December 2022 related to unauthorized construction work in the cellar involving structural modifications. The property has experienced consistent violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements (2023-2024), and there was a period of mold-related issues in Apartment 1B documented in early 2023. While the building has generally passed rodent inspections in the past, these recurring maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and compliance with housing maintenance codes.