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1970 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02868-0123Map

Owner of record: 1970 University LLC

1970 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Bronx, 10453. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1970 University LLC. HPD has recorded 1,450 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
1,450
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
1,175

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 21, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
15
About 100% of the building's 11 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 1,450

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Oct 21, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at building entrance door (street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door (street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom and buzzer return system at east wall foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10sq.feet but less than 30sq. feet observed inside closet ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at south in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall (inside walk-in closet at south wall) in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling and behind east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder tack and welded with proper nuts and bolts at first and second fire escape from east at north exterior wall

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed more than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed more than 30 sqft inside closet in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 30 sqft at north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window sash lock at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 15sqft of loose plaster at ceiling at closet in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose upper cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at closet in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect brick and mortar at the south and west exterior parapet wall at inner courtyard at building rear

    Jun 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at 2nd stack from south at building rear at fire escape

    Jun 9, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at 1st stack from south at building rear at fire escape

    Jun 9, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles creating cut hazard in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front to return voice buzzer at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall at bathtub (near wash basin) in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window sash lock at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide escutcheon plate at top of riser in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 220v line installed for electric stove in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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 220v line installed for electric stove in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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 220v line installed for electric stove in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Erect approximately 20 linear feet of sidewalk shed over main building entrance on exposure#01 to safeguard public and property

    Mar 24, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. observed in apt's 4a,4d,5b new electric conduit installed and new panels also installed for new electric stoves. 27-3018(b), obtain permit

    Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Miscellaneous violation of the electrical code technical standards. observed in basement that the con edison end line box has no cover and the electric meter bank main breakers has no cover showing exposed wire

    Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems. observed in the basement the main water ground clamp is a state of corrasion needs to be replace/ upgraded potential for electrical shock. ec 250.4, provide grounding

    Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed at time of inspection,gas piping to stoves in multiple apartments were not capped/open ended future connections.old gas to gas piping to stoves were left in the apartments without being capped. as pe

    Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi at above premises observed unsafe conditions consist of: bulging asphalt on roof flooring 4.5' x 1' long, expo #3 between pararpet and top of 5th floor windows; vertical cracks in facade and bricks not ali

    Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39101856n issued on 12/20/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain. observed in apt. 1-a, slopping floors thru-out the apt. bathroom, hallway and bedroom, repair and/or replace; repair/replace

    Dec 20, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed front facade cement stucco & bricks instate of disrepair conditions with loose, cracks & bump masonry on parapet level at expo # 01 straight above main building entrance . also ob

    Mar 24, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. defects observed inside apt #2c-2nd flr. broken sheet rock ceiling inside the bathroom missing ceramic tiles @ bathtub, & excessive mold & mildew at bathroom

    Feb 17, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.partition erected @ living room to divide the space & create additional space being used as bedroom.partition 12" from the ceiling & obstructing fire escape.rem:obtain permit.

    Feb 17, 2012

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    B254 15 16 50a 50b 50c 50d 50e 50f 50g. 50a-soot on boiler & burner. 50b-bolts missing on front & rear doors of boiler. 50c-must replace cleanout door @ base of chimney. 50d-gasket leaking @ hot water coil. 50e

    Feb 23, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C1)
Year built
1914
Floors
5
Residential units
11
Building area
17,100 ft²
Lot area
7,299 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
205
Council district
14
Block / lot
2868 / 123
Assessed value
$332,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205472, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 1970 University Avenue

Who owns 1970 University Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1970 University LLC.

Does 1970 University Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,450 housing violations at this property.

Is 1970 University Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1970 University Avenue built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1970 University Avenue?

It has 11 residential units.

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