1000 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The five-story, 16-unit tenement building at 1000 Hoe Avenue in Longwood, owned by Julio Pimentel, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly focusing on heating systems and structural maintenance. Most notably, in early 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding flooring problems, water leaks, and paint/plaster issues, with violations issued and inspections conducted by HPD.

These complaints reflect ongoing maintenance concerns, as similar issues were reported in 2024 involving heating and hot water problems, with some previously documented violations remaining open as of 2024. Apartment 502 has been cited for multiple violations including pest infestation, and safety device deficiencies, while Apartment 301 has faced several maintenance issues including radiator cover, door, and window problems. The building has an active Department of Buildings violation regarding a failure to file a 2018 external low-pressure inspection, issued in June 2023.

Historical data shows some positive maintenance trends, including consistent rodent inspection pass rates in recent years (most recently in March 2025) and a clean bedbug record with no reported infestations or eradications from 2018 to present. However, the frequency of heating system complaints (three separate incidents in January 2024 alone, all classified as emergency) and the presence of multiple open violations as of 2024 suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems. The property has also experienced periodic issues with water leakage, door/window problems, and interior surface maintenance, though many of these complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections and issued violations, providing the owner with time to make necessary repairs.