1040 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 1040 Longfellow Avenue in Longwood, owned by Dhanraj Rajkumar and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, between 2019 and 2020, there was a series of water-related problems, including multiple heavy flow and slow leaks, with HPD issuing violations in some cases. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, affecting both individual apartments and common areas, for which violations were issued.

More recent concerns include open Class A violations from 2021 through 2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, and several open maintenance violations from 2019, including issues with a metal handrail at the stoop, self-closing doors at the roof, and broken mailboxes. The building's electrical system has shown problems, particularly in apartment 1F where violations note inadequate electric service to fixtures. A gas utility complaint from 2020 was marked closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. The property has undergone several rodent inspections from 2018 to 2019, with some indicating rat activity and others showing bait applied.

While there have been multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, many of these were resolved within typical timeframes. The building experienced significant maintenance issues in 2019, including problems with cabinets, mold, and general unsanitary conditions, all of which resulted in various levels of violations. Three permits related to electrical work were issued in late 2021, suggesting some ongoing maintenance or improvement efforts. The most pressing current concerns appear to be the open bedbug report violation and the various unaddressed maintenance issues from 2019, though it's worth noting that many historical complaints have been resolved through normal channels.