2351 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The three-story, four-unit building at 2351 Jerome Avenue in University Heights, owned by Joseph Stein and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in July 2023, the building faced multiple health and safety concerns including mold, pest infestations, and door-related problems, prompting 311 service requests and subsequent Housing Maintenance Code violations.

Apartment 1R was identified as having specific issues with roach infestation, mold (approximately 2 square feet in the bathroom), and a defective smoke detector, though these were addressed by August 2023. The building currently has several open violations from July 2023 requiring attention, including the need for proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and smoke detector requirements, as well as an outstanding annual bedbug reporting violation from April 2024. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with results showing some periods of rat activity and bait application requirements, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed.

While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, many of the most pressing issues from 2023 have been addressed, including the repair of the smoke detector in apartment 1R and remediation of infestations. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance requirements are to be expected, though recent inspection results indicate some improvements in pest management. The property underwent a bedbug reporting period from 2019-2020 during which no infestations were recorded, and the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed passing results, indicating potential improvement in pest management protocols.