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
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 · 133
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 51
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 51
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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 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 - 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, 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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.