1658 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The five-story tenement building at 1658 University Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Martin Dunn, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in early 2025. Most notably, there was a cluster of heat and hot water complaints in January 2025, comprising at least seven separate reports in just a few days, though some were duplicates of existing complaints. The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with inspections in May 2025 and September 2024 both indicating rat activity, while a May 2025 health department inspection reported violations requiring follow-up inspections.

Recent housing maintenance code violations include an open November 2023 violation for a water leak in Apartment 3B and another for mold in Apartment 1B, both classified as Class B violations requiring correction. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure. In addition to the notable heat and water issues, there have been multiple emergency complaints related to various maintenance problems.

The property has experienced periodic issues with water leakages, visible mold, and paint/plaster deterioration, particularly affecting various apartments including 1B, 3B, and 1C. However, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug management, as evidenced by annual reports showing either zero infested units or prompt eradication since 2019, with no reported re-infestations. The building's age (constructed in 1915) is typical for many New York City tenements, and while it has faced various maintenance challenges over the years, records indicate that most violations are addressed with their status changing to "Closed," though some recent violations remain open as of the latest inspection dates.