1504 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement building at 1504 Longfellow Avenue, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Paul Moore, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. In early 2025, multiple serious issues were reported including problems with heat/hot water, pest infestations, plumbing (radiators), various appliance malfunctions, electrical issues, mold, and wall condition concerns. These complaints, filed on February 13, 2025, were generally closed by March 27, 2025, though inspections were not completed and residents were advised to refile if problems persisted.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, particularly in apartment 5A, with violations for roaches and mice recorded in 2022-2023. Additionally, there are historical concerns about building safety features, including a defective fire escape drop ladder noted in a September 2023 inspection. Previous years show a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly concerning heat/hot water systems and various apartment conditions.

Notable violations from 2022 in apartment 2C included problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and door fittings, all of which were subsequently closed following correction. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the building has maintained a regular schedule of rodent inspections since 2010, with all inspections passing, and has demonstrated a strong record of addressing bedbug issues, with no reported infestations in the past four years (2021-2024). The most recent heat/hot water complaints in early 2025 were particularly concerning, given their impact on resident comfort and safety, though one complaint from January 2025 was reportedly resolved through phone confirmation.