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1198 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02528-0010Map

Owner of record: 1198 Manager LLC

1198 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Bronx, 10452. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 1198 Manager LLC. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on October 11, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
79
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
85

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 11, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 79

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 8, the first room at south east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #3 , the 3rd room at south east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #4 , the 4th room at south east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #5 , the first room at east north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #6 , the second room at east north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #7 , the 3rd room at east north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #2 , the second room at south east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 9, the 2nd room at south east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 10, the 3rd room at south east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 11, the 4th room at south east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 12, the 5th room at south east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 13, the first room at east north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit # 14, the 2nd room at east north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit #1 , the first room at east south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Oct 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st and 2nd story at public hall

    Sep 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system doors locked at boiler room

    Sep 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of mini refrigerator at the 2nd story public hall.

    Jan 17, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the around the bathtub in the community bathroom, 3 sq ft at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Aug 10, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of moisture penetration at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame sillat south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2007 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 13, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allows by c/o and/or building departmentof record. legal apartments at 1st story and 2nd story occupied as sro. 2nd means of egress present. remedy: discontinue the illegal use

    Jun 10, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35502839j issued on 8/28/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.illegal occupancy at 1st fl a

    Oct 21, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violations#35502828h isued on 8/28/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.illegal occupancy at 1st fl a

    Oct 21, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35502827x issuged on 8/28/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny102-01.illegal occupancy at 1st fl a

    Oct 21, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed atthe above address on 1st fl class a apt converted into 3 additional illegal class b units. apt 1a,room 5 i observed food storage(mini fridge

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldgs dept records. i observed in the d.o.b. records the n.p.d. i card registration #204965 a ;ega; 2 sty 4 class a unit bldg. being occupied as 16

    Aug 28, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed onthe 2nd fl - 2 class a units converted into 6 additional illegal class b units w/personal items,food storage areas(shelves &/or refrigerator

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed onthe 2nd fl - 2 class'a'units converted into 6 additional illegal classb units w/personal items,food storage areas,(shelves & refrigerator)

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed atthe above address on 1st fl class a apt converted into 3 additional illegal class b units. apt 1b room(i)i observed 1 portable air condition

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed atthe above address on 1st fl class a apt converted into 3 additional illegal class b units. apt 1b room 2. i observed food storage(mini fridg

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed atthe above address on the 1st fl class a apt converted into 3 additional illegal class b units. apt 1a room 6,i observed food storage(mini fr

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. i observed at the above address gas lines removed from kitchens in apts 1b & 2b. no permits on file for this work at the dob gas lines cut for the 2 apts.(gas lines located in basement). also

    Aug 28, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed onthe 2nd fl - 2 class a units converted into 6 additional illegal classb units w/personal items,food storage areas,shelves & a refrigerator

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional illegal dwelling units. i observed on the 2nd fl - 2 class'a'units converted into 6 addtional illegal class'b'units w/personal items w/use of a common bathroom & kitchen

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work wihtout a permit.i observed j.n apt 1b,26 full height partitions,with door and with locking device erected in kitchen to convert kitchen into bedroom.remedy:obtain all permits.

    Aug 28, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to guard electrical systems.i observed in the basement water meter rooms no guarding eletrode cunductor or grounding clump on,the water pipe as required,pso noted no community ground bar,to attach the g

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,appuratus,materials,devices,appliances,or wiring in use.i observed on the first and secondfloors in the summons areas the use of switches(manual type)to control

    Aug 28, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupance w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed onthe 2nd fl - 2 class a units converted into 6 additional illegal classb units w/personal itema food storage(shelves & refrigerators)areas w/

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit.i observed the construction of full heght walls to creat clas "h" units the sro's created have switches andrecepticles and branch circuit wiring to provide control for ceiling l

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed atthe above address on 1st fl class a apt converted into 3 additional illegal class b units. apt 1b room 3 i observed food storage,bed & also

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed at the above address on the 1st fl class a apt converted into 3 illegal class b units. apt 1a room 7 i observed personal items,foor storage &

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door & or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-37(j). i observed at above address locking devixes/hardware on 15 illegal class b dwelling units.

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy w/3 or more additional dwelling units. i observed onthe 2nd fl - 2 class'a'units converted into 6 additinal illegal class'b'units w/personal items,food storage(shelves & refrigerators)areas w/

    Aug 28, 2020 · Penalty $15,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:this vacant bldg not sealed;several windows are accessible to an unauthorized entry.owner is to seal bldg.rem:comply w/nov - seal bldg.

    Dec 20, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt ROOM1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt ROOM1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt ROOM9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt ROOM1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 10, 2007 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2007 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 10, 2007 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 13, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 1, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 1, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 1, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 1, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 1, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 14, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1924
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,055 ft²
Lot area
2,814 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2528 / 10
Assessed value
$273,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #204965, last renewed Jun 9, 2025.

Questions about 1198 University Avenue

Who owns 1198 University Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1198 Manager LLC.

Does 1198 University Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.

Is 1198 University Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1198 University Avenue built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1198 University Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.