1211 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-story, two-family house at 1211 University Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Patrice Guei and constructed in 2013, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly evident during a significant cluster of complaints from late 2018 through early 2019. Between December 2018 and March 2019, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

These issues were accompanied by violations requiring corrections, particularly impacting the second-floor apartment (2FLR) which was cited for pest infestations (both mice and roaches), electrical hazards, and several maintenance deficiencies including problems with hot water supply and heating systems. The most recent incident occurred in February 2025, when a building-wide heat and hot water emergency prompted HPD intervention, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspection.

In contrast to the earlier complaints, the building has maintained consistent passing results in rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, suggesting successful pest management in recent years. While the 2025 heat issue represents the only significant maintenance concern in recent years, it is notable that this building has experienced periodic heat and hot water problems throughout its history, though recent years show improved overall maintenance compliance with fewer recurring issues, particularly following the resolution of multiple violations in 2019.