1370 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 47-unit, 6-story residential building at 1370 University Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Tony Guillen, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past year. Most recently, in May 2025, there were violations issued for electrical lighting problems, heat and hot water issues, and a water leak, followed by ceiling paint/plaster problems. The building has ongoing concerns with its heating system, as evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2025, including entire building issues in February 2025 that were subsequently confirmed as corrected.

The property has documented violations regarding pest control, with an open mice infestation violation from December 2024 in apartment 3F, and multiple rat activity inspections recorded between 2022 and 2024, including failed compliance checks in 2024. In terms of infrastructure, there are multiple open housing maintenance violations from late 2024, including issues with window panes, heating system access, and lead paint hazard control requirements in apartment 3G. Recent emergency complaints in 2025 have focused on electrical issues, water leaks, and heating problems, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issuing violations that require owner correction within specified timelines. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with an active complaint regarding single device operation recorded in April 2025.

Safety-related complaints have included blocked egress issues noted in September 2023, though inspections did not warrant violations at that time. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with no reported infestations on record since 2018. While some recent complaints have been resolved promptly, such as the heating issues in March 2025, the building continues to have multiple open violations requiring attention, particularly concerning lead paint hazards, window repairs, and heating system access. The building's age (constructed in 1928) and its designation as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it is subject to specific housing maintenance code requirements, which are reflected in the various violations and complaints recorded.