999 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

The 8-unit, 5-story building at 999 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, owned by James Demetriou and constructed in 1909, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years, with the most significant occurring in late 2023. A cluster of complaints filed in November 2023 resulted in multiple housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 1D, including issues with water leaks in both the kitchen and bathroom ceilings, flooring problems, ceiling damage, pest infestation (specifically roaches), and various appliance concerns.

While some of these violations have been officially closed, there remains an active violation regarding pest infestation as of December 2023. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, affecting both the garbage storage areas (2019) and mold (2021), though recent bedbug reports from 2021-2025 indicate no active infestations. The property has had several inspections and complaints regarding rodent activity, with a notable pattern of rat activity between 2010-2012, though inspections from 2015, 2017, and most recently in November 2023 have shown compliance and passed results.

While most recent service requests have been addressed, work remains to be done to fully rectify the outstanding pest infestation and some other maintenance issues. The building's history also shows some regulatory compliance gaps, with violations issued in 2020 and 2023 for failing to file annual boiler inspection reports. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained regular bedbug reporting with zero infestations reported in recent years.