980 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 151-unit, 7-story building at 980 Westchester Avenue in Longwood, owned by Peter Fine, has experienced numerous recent maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems. Between May and June 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding heat/hot water problems in both individual apartments and throughout the building. Several of these complaints required immediate emergency attention, with some inspections being unable to gain access to the affected units.

The building has also faced equipment and appliance issues, including a refrigerator problem in June 2025, and ventilation system concerns in early June 2025. Earlier violations from 2024-2025 indicate diverse maintenance challenges, including defective plastered surfaces and visible mold in apartment 7J, and various problems in apartment 5L including issues with electrical outlets, roach infestation, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide devices, and bathroom door repairs. There have been multiple elevator-related complaints between 2022-2024, with several resulting in Oath violations.

The building is also currently cited for failure to display energy efficiency scores as of December 2024. While the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs (with no reported infestations since 2021) and passed recent rodent inspections, the pattern of heat/hot water issues and multiple equipment problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's construction history shows proper permits were issued for various works between 2021-2022, including plumbing, electrical, and new building items.