1628 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02876-0082Map
Owner of record: Ilene R. Smith Limited Partnership
1628 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10453. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ilene R. Smith Limited Partnership. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 164
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 177
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 · 164
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door scraping frame in the entrance located at apt 4i, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the floor in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft on south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gfi electrical outlet in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from east located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass pane at buliding entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at backyard at fire escape
Nov 5, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18260365 issued 24-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2H
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door , 2nd story
Sep 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2H
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 2I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4i, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a kick stand stopper installed on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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
Feb 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
97x17 97-x-17 class 1 rts repair device & restore to service call n.y.c dept. of buildings elevator division for reinspection
Jul 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 11, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt APT1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt APT1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt APT1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt APT1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt APT1F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 1A
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
- 13
- Building area
- 13,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,941 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2876 / 82
- Assessed value
- $861,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #203217, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 1628 University Avenue
Who owns 1628 University Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ilene R. Smith Limited Partnership.
Does 1628 University Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.
Is 1628 University Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1628 University Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1628 University Avenue?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.