1496 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement building at 1496 Longfellow Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Paul Moore and constructed in 1931, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there are currently open violations regarding the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system as of May 2025, and multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests that received violations in the same month. The building has a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, with multiple complaints in May 2025 alone concerning plumbing problems (including basins/sinks and radiators), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and general cabinet problems, though many of these complaints were ultimately closed without violations being found.

Previous inspections and complaints reveal ongoing challenges, including building-wide heat and hot water problems reported in February 2025. The building has faced similar issues in the past, with open violations from October 2023 regarding defective self-closing doors in various public areas. Apartment 3A had multiple violations in 2023 related to mold, plumbing, and gas supply issues, while Apartment 2B had serious problems in March 2023 with roach infestation and hot water supply that were subsequently addressed.

While the building's most recent rodent inspection in December 2023 passed, there have been multiple rat activity reports in recent years, indicating some persistence of pest issues. The building's history shows occasional bedbug reporting between 2019 and 2024, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. Despite these numerous violations and complaints, it's worth noting that many recent complaints have been closed quickly without major findings, suggesting some responsiveness to maintenance issues, though the persistence of certain problems indicates ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.