1010 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1010 Hoe Avenue is a 5-story, 31-unit New Law Tenement building located in Longwood, built in 1905 and currently owned by Bruce Walker. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with the most recent heat/hot water complaint occurring in January 2025 affecting the entire building, similar to a previous heating problem documented in December 2019. The property has undergone several inspections and repairs, with recent Housing Maintenance Code violations from August 2023 citing required repairs to the south wall at the bulkhead in the public hall on the 5th story, including paint and fire retardant material issues.

The building has faced maintenance challenges, evidenced by multiple complaints between 2021-2024, including plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions (pests), and concerns about paint/plaster conditions. Notably, there were rodent-related issues recorded between 2019-2021, though recent inspections in 2022-2025 have shown compliance or passed results, suggesting improvement in pest management. The property has maintained a consistent record of Bedbug Reporting from 2020-2024, with no infested units reported in the past five years.

The building's heating system received attention in 2020 when a defective boiler complaint was filed, resulting in active violations related to missing spill switches and unsecured flue piping, though the specific resolution of these violations is not detailed in the records. Maintenance documentation shows regularity in permit issuance for ongoing work, with permits issued annually from 2019 through 2025. The property has undergone various improvements and repairs as evidenced by these permits, though specific details of the work performed are not provided in the records. The building's violation history demonstrates a pattern of maintenance issues focusing on basic services like heating and plumbing, along with some structural and safety concerns that have generally been addressed through official inspections and corrections.