A real landlord special.

I mean, it could be worse? That's definitely pretty obnoxious, though.

More likely, there is a sistered stud directly in the center of the surround, and to fix it properly, they would have to tear out both sides of the wall.
Offsetting the valve to one side or the other, they don't have to do any additional demolition, framing, or drywall.
Source: been there, done that...

I actually like it better this way, as I wouldn't have to reach in as far to turn it on. I think having controls there and the spigot on the corner on the left would be best, though.

I don't get it. What's the problem?

I agree. It'd be kind of nice to have it off to the side.
- Showerhead seems like an issue. I guess if you can articulate it to point to the wall and the wall is well sealed it's probably ok.
- Other side, sure. On the entrance side you might stub your toe.

I ... find it functionally superior (less water splashback) and also kinda aesthetically more pleasing than if it were centred (within the chosen parameters of colours/materials/designs ... which bother me more, looks cheap).

I also find it dirty (prob right after the work was done).
\ I would rinse it a bit before posting pics.

... actually the offset might be for accessibility reasons - so people with mobility issues (eg in wheelchairs) can get to the faucet easier. Which is always a good design option imho.

It's not mildly infuriating at all, it's mildly pleasing.

Also, easier to share a bath without one person having their head squashed to side of tap. If you put on hot water, you're not getting the pain as it runs on to your feet. This is an innovation.
Many baths here in the UK have it in the corner against the wall.
Seconded. Leaves good wall space to the left for a soap or shampoo holder.

As ugly as it is, at least it works. I kind of like offset spigots, but this was obviously just a mistake/laziness.

That looks like the narrowest tub I've ever seen. I assume they renovated the place and made the bathroom smaller to add an extra bedroom or something, and they just shrank the wall without changing the plumbing.
- Just a hunch, but probably a stud right in the middle and they either didn't want to deal with it, or didn't know how to move it. Makes sense if it's someone watching a video and doing it themselves to save money.

What fresh hells is this? Non-centered plumbing? Your right to symmetry is being violated bro.

The fixtures aren't centered (laterally) on the wall.

Looks very British

Screams low rent American to me
- Yeah why save hundreds of dollars not moving the whole fucking plumbing lines so youe fucking shower spigot is on fucking center line🤣🤣🤣 for every asshole landlord there is a bitchy fuckin cunt renting from them🤣
- Low rent? This would be $3000/Mo in NYC. Somehow landlords here manage to find the smallest half-tubs that don't actually work for shit.

No way that's up to code

What's the reason it wouldn't be up to code? Seems fine from a safety perspective, though a little unorthodox.
- The woogity nub is close enough for a cat to distract the bather with constant woogeting.
- Extends too far from the wall, has sharp edged rim
This is the way
Report that shit and cost the Asshole more