Slum Lord A-Rod's "Newport Villas" in Tampa cited by housing officials for 25 code violations

[Amerigo Vespucci]

A-Rod's Other Property -- 25 CODE VIOLATIONS

4/2/2011 12:50 AM PDT by TMZ Staff



Alex Rodriguez is striking out with Florida housing officials -- because TMZ has learned, ANOTHER apartment complex owned by the Yankees star is dangerously run down ... with 25 code violations.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/04/02/alex-rodriguez-a-rod-apartment-slum-run-down-water-pool-rusty-faucet-gallery-pictures-newport-villas-tampa/

Local code enforcement officials tell TMZ, violations at A-Rod's Newport Villas in Tampa include dangerous crumbled staircases ... and a broken down fence that's led to an increase in "criminal activities."

According to a former employee at A-Rod's company -- Newport Property Ventures -- the complex also has a problem with rampant drug dealing.

A-Rod's recent record as a landlord is even worst than his playoff batting average -- but his rep claims, "The staircases are slated for repair in April and residents continue to have unobstructed access to their units."