1049 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459

1049 Fox Street is a 42-unit, 6-story residential building located in Longwood, built in 1915 and currently managed by 1049 Fox St Hdfc. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues in 2025, with multiple HPD complaints regarding heat and hot water loss throughout the building between March and April 2025, though some complaints were unable to be inspected upon HPD's arrival. The building has several active violations as of 2025, including issues with paint/plaster conditions, elevator maintenance, and building signage.

Notably, there are ongoing violations related to the building's facade that have resulted in significant fines, including a $10,000 penalty for failing to submit required critical examination reports and additional penalties for facade maintenance failures. The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple ECB violations and complaints about single device operation and no alternate service between 2019 and 2023, including an active violation with a $12,500 penalty for cease use due to safety concerns issued in July 2023. Recent inspections from 2022-2024 have revealed various maintenance issues, including cracked window sills, water leaks, and fire escape problems.

The building has also had multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025, indicating ongoing challenges with basic building systems. While rodent inspections between 2010 and 2017 show mostly passing results, the presence of several open violations and fines related to both the elevator system and building facade maintenance suggests persistent maintenance and compliance challenges. The Department of Buildings records show multiple active violations related to the failure to file required external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023, indicating a pattern of non-compliance with required safety inspections.