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2542 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03214-0022Map

Owner of record: Uni2542 LLC

2542 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 Uni2542 LLC. HPD has recorded 577 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 58 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
577
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
1,064

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 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
58
About 100% of the building's 58 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 · 577

  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at chimney , section at south

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative pillars at parapet wall building front , 5th story, section at north

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at west wall meter in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamal finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window upper sash spring balance in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut of valve in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balanse at lower sash window at intermediate landin at public hall, 1st story, section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balanse at lower sash window at intermediate landin at public hall, 2nd story, section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the kitchen located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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, south wall in the kitchen located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling , south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on fire rated door in the foyer located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective chain balance lower sash ( crooked window open to element heat season ) intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective chain balance lower sash ( crooked window open to element heat season) intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Feb 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, apartment at north , section at west

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, apartment at north , section at west

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, apartment at north , section at west

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 3c, 4th story, apartment at north , section at west

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the kitchen , the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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 - active
  • 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 - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    I found rockmill mp100 with missing dawgs and nuts on boiler doors/no body drain on safety valve/oil belt gaurd missing/no working lights/air gap missing on bakflow /correct all violating condition/submit certi

    Aug 26, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Apartment 2k being occupied and operated as daycare center for childred in contrary to certificate of occupancy# 29816 dated aug.15,1060., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted; metal gate at rear of building, besides secondary means of egress(fire-escapes), locked with chain and padlock. obstructing egress passageway, additionall

    Sep 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #32091389m issued on 8/02/17, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certif

    Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36. as per class 254-36 burner not register as per dob records. correct all violating condition are submit c of c.

    Aug 2, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. defect noted at1st story,entrance lobby area, calm,plaster is missing in some sections. rmdy: repair and/or replace.

    Dec 23, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,6a,16,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h. 50a- bolts missing on front & rear doorsof boiler. 50b- oil leak at pre heater. 50c- soot all over boiler. 50d- pipe leaking water, water under burner. 50e- steam leak by relief.

    Feb 4, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15 32a 21a 34b 50ab 50a-replace defective manual reset 50b-improper storage of fuel oil in open container repair & replace all defective parts systems per code file a cert of correction

    Dec 20, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    50/#28-105.1,1(b101),#50=newly installed 3' pipe mounted on side of bldg for use of #6 fuel oil deliveries into existing tank in basement ofbldg.this work was w/o apermit. for the fill pipe alteration & install

    Oct 20, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-301.1,2(b254),15,32a,50,42.(50)recurring conditions as per nov#32069024z#50,50a thru 50e.

    Oct 20, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    15 32a 50 50abcde 50-missing site glass on burner to site its fire w/o injury 50a-corroded side arm oil heater & defective site glass 50b-corroded mixing tempering valve & missing thermometer to site temperatur

    Jul 16, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50,a,b,c,d,e,f. 50- sight glass missing from burner. 50a- coil leaking. 50b- no guard on transfer pump. 50c- support water pipes w/pipebrackets. 50d- repair wires at 1900 box. 50e- pipe relief to flr. 50f-

    Mar 3, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    32a,50a,b,c,d,e.50a glass missing on burner to sight fire.50b controlshanging .50c cover missing on controls.50c-oil on floor.50d soot all over boiler.50d-check valve requ for backfklow preventor 50e-pipes

    Oct 27, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a50a50b. 50a repipe pressure trole only one control to 1/4 inch pipew/ pug tail. 50b no back flow on hot water system.

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,50a,b,c.50a-back flow preventor missing.50b-four (4) controls on 1/4 inch pipe.pipe must be at least 1 inch.50c-no check valve on boiler feed line.

    Oct 23, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50a,b,c.rockmills fish lp steam br.sn6001,oil,1973.50a-heavy soot & particulate accumulation in boiler flue pipe & chimney base.perform certified chimney sweep & provide report.50b-fuel oil leakage at burner.pe

    Feb 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt GFIRST

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 4I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt G

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt G

    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 (C7)
Year built
1922
Floors
5
Residential units
58
Building area
42,730 ft²
Lot area
12,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
207
Council district
14
Block / lot
3214 / 22
Assessed value
$1,552,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205691, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 2542 University Avenue

Who owns 2542 University Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Uni2542 LLC.

Does 2542 University Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 577 housing violations at this property.

Is 2542 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 2542 University Avenue built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2542 University Avenue?

It has 58 residential units and 59 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.