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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 908
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Oct 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Sep 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.