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2281 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03218-0066Map

Owner of record: 2281-85 Realty LLC

2281 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Bronx, 10468. It has 57 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 2281-85 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 908 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 56 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
908
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1,720

What to know

Concern
1 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
56
About 98% of the building's 57 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 · 908

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to vestibule at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to vestibule from court (building entrance) at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on grout at west and north ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, 2nd closet from south at west wall door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq ft at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and it's assembly at door leading to vestibule at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to vestibule at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and it's assembly at door leading to vestibule from court ( building entrance) at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to vestibule from court (building entrance) at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and it's assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assembly at door leading to vestibule from court (building entrance) at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to vestibule at public hall, 1st story, section ''2281''

    Jul 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). baseboard at north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling, west wall, and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at celling and north wall greater than 15 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''2285''

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4J

    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 that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''2285''

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''2285''

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Oct 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin, in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2285''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''2281''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin, in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2285''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2285''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window head casing, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2285''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2285''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''2285''

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats yard

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Work without permit; noted at apartment 1c in living/dining room erected 8' high partitions and door to create a 8' x 10' additional bedroom., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 27, 2026 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the number of familiar legally authorized by the c of o or official records.note @ time of inspection observed @ 2nd fl level apt2j 1 sro.female tenant says she pay

    May 17, 2016 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.note @ the time of inspection observed @ 2nd fl apt2j full height partition walls erected.rem comply w/ nov

    May 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: at 4th sty,apt 4h bathroom,evidence of concealed water leaks coming from above apt damaging ceiling plaster. plaster is bubbling & blistering,wat

    Apr 26, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 1D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1924
Floors
5
Residential units
57
Building area
46,210 ft²
Lot area
12,900 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
207
Council district
14
Block / lot
3218 / 66
Assessed value
$1,437,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206169, last renewed Jul 6, 2026.

Questions about 2281 University Avenue

Who owns 2281 University Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2281-85 Realty LLC.

Does 2281 University Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 908 housing violations at this property.

Is 2281 University Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 56 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 57 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2281 University Avenue built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2281 University Avenue?

It has 57 residential units.

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