1356 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-story residential building at 1356 University Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Daisy Rodriguez, has been experiencing recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the most recent year. Between January and March 2025, multiple violations were documented, including a significant pest infestation issue with violations issued by HPD in January 2025, and separate incidents involving mold and heating/hot water problems in Apartment 3.

Prior to these incidents, the building showed similar concerns in September 2024, with documented pest issues including mouse and roach infestations in Apartment 3, along with violations related to broken plastered surfaces in the foyer. The property has an ongoing compliance issue with annual bedbug report filings, with open violations from 2021 through 2024 indicating non-submission of required documentation, though no bedbug-related complaints have been recorded.

Despite these maintenance challenges, recent rodent inspections from January 2025 through July 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting some progress in pest management. The building has also undergone construction-related inspections in 2025, with April 2025 showing compliance, though a partial vacate order was served in response to an illegal conversion complaint in the same month. The property, built in 2004 and containing three units, has received attention from both the Department of Buildings and HPD regarding various maintenance code violations, with some issues remaining open as of March 2025, particularly those related to pest control and interior maintenance in Apartment 3.