1053 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
Built in 1930, 1053 Longfellow Avenue is a two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building located in the Longwood neighborhood and currently owned by Dorinda Thompson. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints recorded between 2018 and 2021, including two emergency heat/hot water complaints in November 2021, and a building-wide heat/hot water issue in July 2018. The property has also faced electrical problems, including a no-lighting complaint in November 2021 that resulted in violations being issued by HPD.
The building has been subject to numerous violations and maintenance issues over the years, with seven open violations as of October 2023, primarily related to safety and compliance requirements such as bedbug reporting, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and various notification requirements in common areas. Between 2014 and 2019, the building experienced several rodent inspections, with mixed results, though the most recent inspections in 2017 and 2019 passed. There were also multiple instances in 2018-2019 where HPD was unable to gain access for inspections regarding plumbing (bathtub/shower), flooring, and door issues.
The property currently has open Class A violations related to safety notice requirements and an open Class C violation regarding self-closing doors from November 2021. Historical data shows various other maintenance issues were addressed, including a ceiling paint/plaster complaint from 2019 and multiple plumbing and door/window complaints. While some of these issues were resolved promptly, many required multiple complaints before resolution, indicating potential ongoing challenges with maintenance response times. The building's age and history of heat/water system complaints suggest that infrastructure systems may require ongoing monitoring, though the most recent complaints in 2021 are from over two years ago, which could indicate either resolution or potential recurrence if systems were not fully addressed.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 3318 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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