1285 Merriam Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02529-0025Map
Owner of record: University Avenue Se
1285 Merriam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2005 in Bronx, 10452. It has 85 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is University Avenue Se. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2026. 7 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 97
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 42
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 804
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 804
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 804
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 804
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 804
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 804
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 207, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 207
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 613, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 613
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 613, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 613
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 613, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 613
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 613, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 613
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 803, 8th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 803
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 803, 8th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 803
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 703, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 703
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing .installed sweeper at door in the entrance located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 804
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 804
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 804
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 804, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 804
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at 7th story compactor closet door
Apr 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 602, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 602
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator cover (un-attach) at south wall & east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 209, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall (where baseboard heater pipe penetrates threw wall) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 209, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 209, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator cover (un-attach) at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 209, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 2 sq ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 703, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 703
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 2 sq ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 703, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15373657 issued 17-sep-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 703
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 611, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 611
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 611, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 611
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 611, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 611
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 207, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 207
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 207, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 207
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, basement
Dec 14, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a dropped sheetrock ceiling (7 ft 2 inches in height) in the kitchenette located at apt 805, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 805
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a dropped sheetrock ceiling (7 ft 2 inches in height) in the kitchenette located at apt 805, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 805
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of a dropped sheetrock ceiling ( 7 ft 4 inches in height) in the 1st room from east located at apt 805, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 805
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative wood molding under the stool to window at south in the 1st room from east located at apt 805, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 805
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the frame and stool to window at south in the 1st room from east located at apt 805, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 805
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 805, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 805
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 26, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 34
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Aug 20, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Aug 19, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
100t07.100e10.100t07 provide sign lobby fl by elevator to show where controller is located for mrl 100e10 repair scrapping noise 1st to 2nd fl hitting facia
Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
New bldg occupied w/o a valid temporary/final c of o. tco #200824386 t002 expired 12.30.08. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Jan 30, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit-sprinklers upon inspection at above addressin cellar sprinkler heads installed in sprinkler system search of dob records shows no sprinkler permit issued. stop all work on sprinkler s
Sep 22, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 602
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 804
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 804
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 804
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 804
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 613
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 613
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 613
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 207
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2025 · Apt 807
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 803
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 602
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 804
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 201
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 201
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 201
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 201
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 209
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 209
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 209
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 602
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 703
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 703
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 209
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 209
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 209
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 703
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 703
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- 85
- Building area
- 74,448 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,513 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2529 / 25
- Assessed value
- $2,490,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #225513, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 1285 Merriam Avenue
Who owns 1285 Merriam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is University Avenue Se.
Does 1285 Merriam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 1285 Merriam 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 1285 Merriam Avenue built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1285 Merriam Avenue?
It has 85 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.