1620 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02876-0078Map
Owner of record: 1620 Assa LLC
1620 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10453. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1620 Assa LLC. HPD has recorded 173 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2025. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 173
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 196
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 173
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (less than 10 sq.ft.) at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; missing window guard in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding through window at 3rd story balcony at front of building 2nd stack at fire escape
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at front of building 1st stack at fire escape
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2017
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the kitchen , the 1st room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the window frame east wall and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 1 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2015 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2015 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2020
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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39025915m issued on 07/27/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at apt#3c. no permits & no cert o
Nov 30, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Contrary to c of o//dob records-at 3rd fl apt 3c: living room subdivided & addtl. bdrm. converting a 1 bdrm to 2 bdrm apt., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o
Jul 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
W/o a permit at apt. 3c. noted: 1. at living rm- full height partition walls erected with door & elec. wiring for lights & outlets created addl't bdrm. 2. at kitchen- gas line installed for dryer. water & waste
Jul 27, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 11, 2016 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,128 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2876 / 78
- Assessed value
- $193,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206607, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.
Questions about 1620 University Avenue
Who owns 1620 University Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1620 Assa LLC.
Does 1620 University Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 173 housing violations at this property.
Is 1620 University Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1620 University Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1620 University Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.