1056 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The two-story, four-unit building at 1056 Longfellow Avenue in the Longwood neighborhood, owned by Ejike Iruzuru and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, particularly related to heat and hot water systems. Between 2019 and 2022, there were multiple complaints and violations regarding heating and hot water problems, including both emergency and non-emergency situations affecting both the entire building and individual apartments.

Notably, in March 2022, violations were issued related to inadequate heat supply and hot water access in Apartment 2R, along with access issues to the heating system. The building has also faced challenges with water leaks, pest issues (including rodent activity), and electrical problems, though many of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. Most concerning is the current open violation from 2024 regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug report, which follows similar violations in 2023 and 2022.

There are also several open violations from 2022 related to heating and hot water systems, including inadequate heat supply, hot water access issues, and problems with the radiator control valve and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2R. The building's boiler system has been a recurring point of concern, with multiple complaints about its defective/inoperative status in 2022, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for proper evaluation. While some infrastructure and safety issues have been addressed over time, as evidenced by closed complaints, the building continues to have several open violations requiring attention, with a particularly notable pattern of heating system and pest-related problems over recent years.