1805 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 5-story, 26-unit tenement building at 1805 University Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Salvatore Davola, has had ongoing maintenance and service issues since at least 2018. Most recently, in December 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting entire building, along with reports of pest issues. These complaints, while investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), often resulted in closed cases due to lack of access for inspectors.

The building has faced significant challenges with heating systems, experiencing emergency heat/hot water problems in both late 2024 and late 2023, though some complaints were deemed not to violate housing laws upon inspection. The property has a documented history of various violations and maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 1A, where multiple open violations were identified in December 2024, including pest infestation, mold, and repair needs for bathroom fixtures and electrical outlets. Earlier violation history shows recurring pest issues and building maintenance concerns, including unsanitary conditions, plumbing problems, and various code violations. Between 2018-2023, there were multiple instances of violation issuance for failing to maintain building exterior walls, plumbing systems, and electrical installations, with some fines imposed.

Notably, the building has passed recent rodent inspections (2023-2025) despite earlier indications of rat activity. The building's record also shows regular HPD inspections with mixed outcomes, ranging from violation issuance to cases being closed without violations being found. Historical complaints about structural stability were investigated but no violations were warranted. Bedbug inspections over the past three cycles (2021-2024) indicated no infestation issues, and rodent inspections in recent years have consistently resulted in passing status, suggesting some improvement in pest management despite earlier challenges.