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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 42

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Jan 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

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

    Dec 14, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.