1615 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1615 University Avenue is a 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1917, containing 31 units and currently owned by Gjon Chota. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns centered around water-related problems. There have been multiple water leak complaints, including slow leaks reported in 2025 and 2023, and a heavy flow leak in 2023, with violations issued in some cases.

The building has also faced heating system challenges, including a complete building heating issue in February 2025 and a similar problem in January 2023. The elevator system has been a notable point of concern, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service recorded between 2019 and 2024, though inspections often found no violations. Other maintenance issues include window and door repairs needed in 2023, a mold problem documented in October 2023, and various violations relating to self-closing doors in the building's public areas identified in November 2023. Recent inspections show an improvement in pest management, with the bedbug reporting for 2022-2025 showing zero infested units.

Rodent inspections have also generally passed, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing compliance. Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator maintenance were resolved with penalties in 2022 and 2020, indicating ongoing concerns with elevator maintenance. The building has an active violation as of June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection. While there have been multiple housing maintenance code violations and complaints over the years, many have been addressed and closed, though some recent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related problems and building systems.