1201 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1201 University Avenue is a 6-story, 34-unit residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Alex Hofstedter and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced significant utility and maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple complaints about heating, hot water, and electrical problems between March and May 2025, including an entire building power outage in May 2025. During this period, there were also plumbing issues and reports of pest infestations. The building's systems appeared to have a particularly challenging period in early 2025, with eight distinct heat/hot water-related complaints, some of which resulted in violations being issued to the property owner.

The building's maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with infrastructure and building systems. Open violations from late 2024 indicate issues in Apartment 4A with pest infestations (mice and roaches), window balance problems, and door issues. There were also multiple complaints and violations related to illegal occupancy, boiler problems, and work done without proper permits in 2020. The property has experienced recurring rodent activity, though recent inspections in 2025 have shown passing results.

Additionally, several Environmental Control Board violations from 2021-2022 related to non-compliance with commission orders and various maintenance deficiencies have been resolved, though there remains an active DOB violation from 2020 regarding the building's exterior walls, which were noted to be in disrepair with multiple cracks and missing mortar joints. The building's management has shown some responsiveness to issues, with multiple repairs documented through various inspection reports, including rodent control measures. However, the frequency and variety of complaints, particularly regarding basic services like heating and water supply in 2025, suggest ongoing challenges with building systems. While the building has officially reported no bedbug infestations in recent years (2022-2025), the presence of other pest issues has been documented. The property has also passed most recent rodent inspection requirements, indicating some improvement in pest management practices.