1098 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-unit residential building at 1098 University Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Eli Fisher, was constructed in 2005 and has experienced several recurring issues over its lifespan, particularly between 2019-2021. The property has documented concerns with electrical systems, including multiple instances of no lighting (with violations recorded in 2019 and 2021), plumbing issues involving bathrooms, and door-related problems, particularly with an entrance door lock violation noted in 2021. Sanitation concerns have also been prominent, with multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage between 2019-2022 resulting in violations and necessary corrections.

The building has experienced infrastructure challenges including a heat/hot water emergency in February 2019 and a power outage in October 2019. More recently, the property has been actively monitored for rodent activity, with inspections showing variable results between 2022 and 2025. Notably, there was an initial rat activity finding in September 2024, though subsequent inspections in 2025 passed.

The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019-2020, primarily related to electrical issues in Apartment 2, including multiple defective outlet problems. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations since its monitoring began, with all reports showing zero infested units. Recent inspections and bait applications suggest active management of pest control, though the presence of rat activity in 2024 indicates ongoing challenges in this area.