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2479 University Avenue

Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03219-0197Map

Owner of record: Ercat Realty Corp.

2479 University Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Bronx, 10468. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ercat Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 133 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
133
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 2024

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
20
About 95% of the building's 21 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 · 133

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at public hall

    Mar 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 54

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 53

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • C

    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.

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2020

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2020

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    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 south at west wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    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, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    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 west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the foyer located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    May 18, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 34 (123208) in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 18, 2015

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front fire escape

    Dec 23, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 34

    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 in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 22

    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 south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2008 · Apt 34

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2008 · Apt 34

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 30, 2008 · Apt 23

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 30, 2008 · Apt 23

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the 2nd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, apartment at west

    May 30, 2008 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2008 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 - 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

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain the condition of stairwat at the south side of building defect: stairway is deteriorated and broken eg. marble and wood treads are rotted and missing stringer is corroded. remedy: replace th

    May 5, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2016 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2013 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 34

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 34

    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
1916
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
21,750 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
207
Council district
14
Block / lot
3219 / 197
Assessed value
$327,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #210363, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.

Questions about 2479 University Avenue

Who owns 2479 University Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ercat Realty Corp..

Does 2479 University Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 133 housing violations at this property.

Is 2479 University Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2479 University Avenue built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2479 University Avenue?

It has 21 residential units.

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