1128 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459

1128 Fox Street is a 3-story, 4-unit old law tenement building located in Longwood, built in 1899 and currently owned by Eran Philips. The property has experienced persistent pest management challenges, particularly with rodent activity, as evidenced by ten documented rat sightings in 2024 alone, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 indicating the application of bait.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unsanitary conditions related to pests, with multiple inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) finding violations requiring follow-up inspections. In 2022, the building faced several maintenance issues including problems with doors and windows, wall conditions requiring repair, and concerns about garbage/recycling storage, though most of these violations were subsequently resolved. The property has shown some improvements in certain areas, as indicated by the 2024 bedbug report showing no infested units during the period from November 2022 to October 2023.

However, as of September 2022, there were open violations regarding a missing drop ladder at the first-story fire escape and specific door and wall repair requirements in the basement apartment. The Department of Buildings records show a historical complaint from 2020 concerning defective/exposed electrical wiring, though no violation was warranted at the time of inspection. The consistent documentation of rodent activity throughout 2024 and into 2025 suggests ongoing challenges with pest control despite regular baiting efforts.