Dead man discovered in NYC apartment after foul odor spread in building for days
A dead man was found in a Bronx apartment after a foul odor prompted construction workers to investigate. The victim had a fatal stab wound to the chest and was discovered by police responding to a 911 call. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet.
- ▪A rotting corpse was discovered inside a Bronx apartment on June 3, 2026.
- ▪The unidentified man had a fatal stab wound to his chest.
- ▪Police were called to the scene after construction workers noticed a horrible smell.
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Metro Dead man discovered in NYC apartment after foul odor spread in building for days By Daniel Cody Published June 3, 2026, 10:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A rotting corpse was discovered inside a Bronx apartment Wednesday, after a foul stench had started to linger in the building. A man was found with a fatal stab wound to his chest at 1006 Longview Ave., when construction workers noticed a horrible smell while performing renovations, according to the building’s landlord. Police responded to a 911 call around 1:20 p.m. and found the unidentified adult male. 3 Cleanup crews going in and out of 1006 Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. Kyle Mazza/Shutterstock 3 A man was found dead with a stab wound to the chest.
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