2500 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03213-0058Map
Owner of record: Smoosh Bros LLC D
2500 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Bronx, 10468. It has 58 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Smoosh Bros LLC D. HPD has recorded 377 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 58 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 377
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 1,781
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 · 377
- BHazardous
Provide wire screen under the skylight at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''north''
Oct 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof door at 2nd public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''south''
Oct 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods 1st fire escape from north at west exterior wall at fire escape
Oct 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Apr 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Apr 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at .. in the entrance located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Open — Nov sent out - 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 riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
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) baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 3rd story, section ''north''
Nov 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly at apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 4C
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 in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5i, 5th story, section ''south'', 2nd from north at east
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 5i, 5th story, section ''south'', 2nd from north at east
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock to mailbox of apt.3i at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage after maintenance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5i, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2500'', at south
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 5I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2025
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 south at west , section at north
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at south
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable hasp and eye at gate at 1st window from north at east wall (fire escape) in the 4th room from north located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at south
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at 1st stack from north at west exterior wall at fire escape
Apr 14, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide at 1st stack from north at west exterior wall at fire escape
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Oct 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a bike on balcony and house hold items at 1st fire escape from north at west wall at fire escape, 4th story
Mar 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an energy efficiency report (eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - 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 · 1
- Non-hazardous
Rockmiccs fism boiler lp steam,sn2314,oil,2003,50 steam riser piping sytem from boiler in close proximity to the boiler room ceiling.riser piping &associated header is not insulated causing excessive ambient te
Feb 12, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2K
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2K
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2K
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2K
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2K
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3K
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3K
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 3K
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 1I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1I
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 58
- Building area
- 52,805 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,994 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 3213 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,742,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206166, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 2500 University Avenue
Who owns 2500 University Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smoosh Bros LLC D.
Does 2500 University Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 377 housing violations at this property.
Is 2500 University Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 58 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 58 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2500 University Avenue built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2500 University Avenue?
It has 58 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.