1821 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02879-0117Map
Owner of record: Reclaim Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion
1821 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Bronx, 10453. It has 32 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Reclaim Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion. HPD has recorded 187 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 32 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 187
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 252
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 · 187
- ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish yard
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal hand rail loose at building front ( west exterior wall by apt gb )
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor at public hall, 4th story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the treads, risers, landings, handrails, walls at public hall stairs
Jul 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at northwest
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard
Mar 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Mar 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at faucets in kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at faucets in kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 5, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door leading to public hall at fire escape
Aug 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder building front at fire escape
Aug 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal door frame in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and it's assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt ga, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''outer''
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt GA
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of regazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt ga, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''outer''
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt GA
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt ga, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''outer''
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt GA
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt ga, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''outer''
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt GA
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt ga, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''outer''
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt GA
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arms, door lead from vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule leading to public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3E
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 8
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Fail notify dept/obtain permit prior to use/inst off c-hook/outrigger in connection with suspended scaffold. no notification c hooks w/platform attached. men working. remedy: notify the dept stop work call 212-
Aug 6, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Xo record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed at site no record of daily inspection at site at time of inspection. remedy: maintain daily inspection records at site stop work call 212-676-1076
Aug 6, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49 6b 49-seven hydrothern boilers set up as one modular boiler exceeds 1,000,000 (one million) btlis and therefore needs a second set of controls (lwco & manual reset aquastat) / 6b-both relief values undersize
Nov 13, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failrue to maintain. approx 20 floor joists hae collapsed between the 5 and 2 flors at the north elevator adjoining the areaway.
Jan 12, 1990
Resolve - Hazardous
Failrue to provide adequate protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction operations throwing debris out of front windows. remedy: provide protection.
Jan 12, 1990 · Penalty $750
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt GAGROU
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 30, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Janitor/super
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 33,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2879 / 117
- Assessed value
- $451,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #209870, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 1821 University Avenue
Who owns 1821 University Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Reclaim Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion.
Does 1821 University Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 187 housing violations at this property.
Is 1821 University Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 32 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1821 University Avenue built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1821 University Avenue?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.