1025 Longwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 5-story, 19-unit tenement building at 1025 Longwood Avenue in the Longwood neighborhood has experienced a series of concerning issues over the past couple of years. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, with multiple complaints filed in 2025 through HPD that resulted in violations. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including water leak emergencies reported in April 2025, and heating problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building in June 2025.

Apartment 5 has documented maintenance issues including lead paint hazards, electrical wiring problems, and various structural concerns identified in a December 2024 inspection, though some of these violations were subsequently closed related to roach infestation. The property has a history of pest control challenges, with recent rodent activity noted in inspections throughout 2025, though measures such as bait application have been implemented. Earlier complaints from 2023-2024 indicated issues with the boiler system, improper drainage, and illegal conversions, showing an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges.

While the building has been actively responding to violations and complaints, as evidenced by multiple inspections and service requests, the recurrence of similar issues suggests persistent maintenance and habitability challenges. However, it's worth noting that many recent HPD inspections have determined that reported conditions did not violate housing laws, though violations were issued in some cases. The building has maintained a bedbug-free status for several years, with no reported infestations since at least 2019.