Which neighborhood does 2272 University Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10468 fall under?

In the neighborhood University Heights, New York

Does 2272 University Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10468 have any open violations?

This building has 109 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 2272 University Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10468 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings The Bronx University Heights2272 University Avenue

2272 University Avenue

University Heights, The Bronx, NY 10468

61 units·5 floors·Built in 1924

2.5

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

109

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for 2272 University Avenue reveal mixed experiences. Some appreciate the building's cleanliness, reasonable pricing, and responsive management, valuing decent heat and pest control. However, many report serious issues including poor maintenance, unresponsive or lazy superintendents, frequent pest problems, and insufficient heating. Noise levels and neighborhood safety also concern several renters. Garbage management quality varies, with some praising organization while others note filth. Persistent maintenance neglect has led to structural and hygiene problems, prompting calls for improved supervision and upkeep. While a few recommend the building for its affordability, others strongly advise against living here due to management and environmental shortcomings.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Good for price

Pros

Clean, decent, responsive

Cons

Neighborhood, loud, crimes in area

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Horrible and Disgusting

Pros

Nothing good about this building. DONT MOVE HERE THE SUPER IS HORRIBLE LAZY AND BUILDING IS DIRTY, NO HEAT AND LOTS OF PEST

Cons

Never any heat Pest control is horrible Hallways are filthy Intercom never works Outside perimeter is dirty The super is lazy and never seen

Advice to the owners

Hire new super Stop using cheap products when fixing apartments Do pop up visit so you can see that the super doesn’t work This building is filthy and run down. I would never recommend anyone to live here

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.78Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

60Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

39Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Have you communicated your concerns about the poor maintenance to the appropriate authorities?

8 months ago

Yes but no one pays attentions. I’ve called 311 several times. The building is abandoned and never clean. This whole winter we were without heat

8 months ago

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