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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 24, 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 2024
34
About 100% of the building's 13 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 · 164

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door , 2nd story

    Sep 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.