1137 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 10-unit, 4-story, 1910 New Law Tenement at 1137 Longfellow Avenue in Longwood, owned by Lloyd Comar, has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent significant incident occurring in February 2023 when the entire building experienced heat and hot water problems. This was not the first heating complaint; similar issues were reported in December 2018, though access for inspection was not granted in that instance. The building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in late 2019 when multiple complaints were filed, including electrical problems (outlets/switches), multiple pest issues (with one complaint marked as emergency), mold concerns, and door problems, though inspection access was often not granted.

Several systems have been inspected, including electrical wiring, ventilation, and water systems in December 2018, with no violations found during those inspections. Recent compliance matters include an open Class C violation from February 2023 regarding a broken or defective heavy-duty locking device at the building entrance, though this was certified for repair later that month. The building's recent history shows no documented bedbug infestations since 2020, with all annual reports (2020-2024) indicating zero infested units, and it passed rodent inspections in 2022, 2018, 2017, and consistently between 2015-2016, though there were some failed inspections in 2014 and 2017.

Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting have been issued in 2022 and 2023, though the most recent reports indicate compliance with zero infestations. The property's inspection history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems and pest control, though the situation appears to have stabilized somewhat since 2019-2020, with fewer emergency complaints and improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements. The building also experienced multiple issues with access for inspection during various complaints, which has been a consistent pattern in the documented history.