1970 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 5-story, 11-unit NEW LAW TENEMENT building at 1970 University Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Brian Dulitz and constructed in 1914, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing rodent infestation problem, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 confirming rat activity and the application of bait in several instances. The building experienced significant heat and hot water system failures in December 2024, with multiple emergency complaints filed for both apartment-specific and building-wide issues.

Additional maintenance concerns emerged in 2024-2025, including a power outage in February 2025, mold issues in December 2024, and various appliance-related problems. The property has had several Housing Maintenance Code violations that warrant attention. In December 2024, violations were issued for inadequate heat and hot water provisions, including an open violation regarding access to the heating system boiler room door lock.

Specific apartment issues included concerns about hot water availability in apartments 4D and 5A, as well as electrical outlet problems in apartment 4D. The Department of Buildings has also documented various matters, including a front facade maintenance issue in March 2023 and two active violations for failing to file required inspection reports from 2017 and 2018. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, the persistent rodent activity and recurring heating system problems, most recently documented in May 2025, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.