2290 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

2290 University Avenue is a 6-story New Law Tenement building built in 1959, containing 52 units and currently owned by Sheila Wolfset. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with at least 12 documented complaints between March and April 2025, most of which were resolved relatively quickly though several required multiple inspections. Following these complaints, there have also been plumbing-water supply emergencies reported in June 2025.

The building underwent a series of inspections in late 2024, revealing several significant maintenance issues including problems with self-closing doors, inadequate heat supply (notably affecting apartment 3A), and access issues with the building's heating system. Additional structural concerns were identified in September 2024, including cracked bricks and eroded mortar joints at the front parapet wall. The building's mechanical systems have been a focus of concern, with a Department of Buildings inspection in October 2022 identifying multiple issues requiring attention, including exposed wiring, a corroded safety relief valve, and improper discharge pipe installation.

While the property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest control, with minimal bedbug incidents reported over the past several years (only one case reported in 2019), there have been some rodent activity concerns, with inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025 showing rat activity. Recent correspondence with HPD and other authorities suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems and infrastructure, though many of the recent complaints indicate recurring issues rather than new problems. The building's violation history shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, with most violations being addressed and closed after appropriate remediation.