2255 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

2255 University Avenue is a 6-story, 37-unit residential building constructed in 1929 and currently owned by 2257 University Realty, LLC. The property has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints and emergency service requests documented between 2021 and 2025, including documented outages in January 2025 affecting both entire building and individual apartments. More recent concerns include plumbing issues as evidenced by immediate emergency complaints in June 2025.

The building underwent several inspections in 2023, revealing multiple violations including problems with doors, windows, and various maintenance issues in public areas and individual apartments. Notably, there was a period of significant pest-related violations in 2022-2023, including documented mold issues, though the building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2018, with no infestations reported in recent years. The property's mechanical systems have also been a point of concern, with a defective boiler violation documented in 2024 that was subsequently served as an Oath Violation.

The building's exterior maintenance has drawn attention, with a 2024 ECB violation noting step cracks and deteriorated window conditions on the east elevation, resulting in a $2,500 penalty. While recent rodent inspections show passing results (2025-2024), there have been recurring reports of rat activity throughout 2023-2024. The building has maintained regular compliance with bedbug eradication protocols since 2018, with no documented infestations in recent years. The property owner's responsiveness to violations has varied, with multiple instances of repairs noted in 2023, including work on a defective refrigerator door gasket, bathroom mold, and leaky faucets in Apartments 1D and 6F.