2422 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 5-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement building at 2422 University Avenue in Kingsbridge, currently owned by A & R Unity Mgt LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between March and June 2025. The building underwent a comprehensive inspection in December 2024, revealing several critical violations, including inadequate heat and hot water supply in apartments 5N and 5S, security concerns with the entrance door, and locked access issues to the heating system.

The building experienced electrical problems in March 2025, with reports of no lighting and power outages, though some inspections could not be completed. More recent issues in June 2025 included reports of mold, water leaks, appliance problems, plaster damage, and cabinet issues. The Department of Buildings has documented several concerning violations, including an ECB citation from May 2023 regarding improperly installed window A/C units on the 1st and 4th floors, resulting in a $625 penalty.

The building's security systems have also been a concern, with December 2024 violations related to entrance door locks and emergency security requirements. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations from 2020 through 2025, it has faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections and bait applications documented throughout 2024-2025. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 noted rat activity. The property, built in 1912, has a history of basic maintenance issues, with multiple 311 service requests regarding doors, cabinetry, and flooring, though many of these complaints were found not to violate housing laws during HPD inspections.