1096 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 1096 Longfellow Avenue in Longwood, owned by Kelly Goon and constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The most pressing current concerns, as of June 2025, involve unresolved inspection attempts for electrical outlet/switch problems and refrigerator issues that HPD couldn't complete, with similar issues documented through 311 service requests. In late 2022, the building faced multiple maintenance challenges including mold and ceiling/wall paint problems that required attention, along with verified rodent activity that prompted follow-up inspections, though subsequent inspections in 2023 seemed to improve the situation with bait application noted.

The building has a history of heating system concerns, particularly in January 2019 when multiple heat/hot water complaints were filed, though access issues hindered some inspections. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past three years, with no reported infestations from 2021-2024, and recent filings show zero affected units. Historical violations from 2018 indicate various maintenance issues in Apartment 1F, including problems with waste lines, pest control, and safety concerns regarding fire egress.

While the building underwent inspection for an illegal conversion complaint in 2024, the inspector was unable to gain access. The rodent inspection history shows consistent monitoring, with most recent inspections in 2023 suggesting improved conditions, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022. The building's maintenance history reflects ongoing challenges with both building systems and pest management, though recent data suggests some improvements, particularly regarding bedbug control and rodent monitoring.