1944 Andrews Avenue South, Bronx, NY 10453
The five-story, 61-unit residential building at 1944 Andrews Avenue South in University Heights, owned by Usher Anshel, has experienced several significant maintenance and code compliance issues since late 2024. As of June 2025, there are multiple open Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to mold, wall and ceiling conditions, and flooring issues. The building has a history of water-related problems, with emergency plumbing complaints recorded in 2023 and 2024, including heavy flow water leaks.
Unit 51B has required multiple repairs and has been the focus of various violations including issues with heating, hot water, mold, and pest problems, though some of these violations were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent challenges with both building systems and unit conditions. In 2024, the building received several Class B and C violations related to various safety and maintenance issues, including problems with hot water temperature, window repairs, and mold conditions, particularly affecting Unit 51B.
Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 indicated unauthorized modifications in the basement area, including the installation of a laundry facility and unauthorized apartment conversions, for which fines were imposed. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with some showing rat activity. Notably, bedbug reports have remained consistently at zero infestations from 2019 through the most recent reporting period in 2024-2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 61 |
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Year built | 1923 |
Total area | 48647 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1944 Andrews Avenue South, New York, NY 10453
- 106 West 179th St, New York, NY 10453
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