970 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459

970 Fox Street, a three-story, three-unit residential building in the Longwood neighborhood, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most recently, in late 2023, there were multiple rodent-related complaints filed with the Department of Health, resulting in violations and failed inspections, with the property listed as having conditions attracting rodents.

The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with violations noted in July 2023 affecting an individual apartment, and similar problems documented in both June and December 2020. Additional maintenance concerns have included plumbing issues (water supply problems in June 2023), an unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests (August 2023), and various building system defects. The property has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, with recent infractions including a failure to provide adequate hot water in July 2023 (Class C violation) and a locked boiler room access issue.

Historical data reveals a pattern of heat and hot water problems dating back to 2019, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges in this area. While the building's management has maintained annual bedbug reporting requirements with no documented infestations from 2022-2024, the property has faced challenges with rodent control, as indicated by the failed rodent inspections in late 2023 and early 2024. The building's owner, David Refoua, has received notices for various code violations, though many earlier issues from 2020, including concerns about garbage/recycling storage, window frames, and plumbing problems, have been resolved according to records.