1615 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02878-0015Map
Owner of record: Unimac Developer LP
1615 University Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1917 in Bronx, 10453. It has 31 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Unimac Developer LP. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on August 4, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 147
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 354
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 · 147
- ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drawer at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit cabinet doors at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective watercloset tank in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drainpipe at wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit base board heater cover in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color inside the closet at north and east walls in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles at north, east, and west walls in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm from vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hoppper dooe to chute at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hopper door latch at 4th,3rd, and 2nd stys at public hall
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at 1st story public hall
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper chute door at 2nd story public hall
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door [vestibule to public hall] at 1st story
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall above window casing in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall above window casing in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall above window casing in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak north wall above window casing in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sq.ft at ceiling inside west closet in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling electrical light fixture in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Adjust door restrictor on top of car, inoperable,clean top of car,clean pit
Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Repair phone and alarm bell. c/u. repair light on car top.
Jul 1, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu05l10; 70p16; 35m07; 26b11; 39x10; 59bb07; 41m07; 02x10; 64m07. 1 cease use item; 05l-repair restrictor and contact nycdob for restore to sevice reinspection; 70p-provide keys on site for inspection area
Aug 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10.39o2.71x10.52m7 provide spin-out for hoist cables w/2 crosbys 67x10 repair communication in car telephone
Mar 1, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49-relief valve set at 75psi,exceeds the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler (30psi).
Nov 8, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x,(73)restore elevator to service so a proper inspection onay be made by an inspector from this dept.
Jan 4, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt ALLBUI
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 46,383 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2878 / 15
- Assessed value
- $951,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #224554, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 1615 University Avenue
Who owns 1615 University Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unimac Developer LP.
Does 1615 University Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.
Is 1615 University Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1615 University Avenue built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1615 University Avenue?
It has 31 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.