1425 University Avenue
1425 University Avenue in Highbridge, Bronx, has 150 open HPD violations, 34 of them class C, and 55 of 55 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (25/100).
Multi-family elevator · 55 units · Built 1926
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 25/100)
- 34 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 377 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 55 of 55 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (150 open, 34 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 377 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
150 open violations: 34 class C (immediately hazardous), 83 class B, 31 class A, 2 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 213 issued in the last 12 months. 809 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-05-28. Newest violation issued 2026-09-14.
61 closed in the last 90 days. Median 117 days from issue to close for the 251 violations closed in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME AND LATCH AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' (apt 2J), issued 2026-08-31. HPD violation 19175167
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT SOUTH 1 ENTRANCE DOOR (SECONDARY EGRESS) IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' (apt 2J), issued 2026-08-31. HPD violation 19175176
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH (apt 3B), issued 2026-07-16. HPD violation 19075053
- Class C: & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH (apt 6B), issued 2026-05-29. HPD violation 18968136
- Class C: & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH (apt 6A), issued 2026-05-29. HPD violation 18968083
- Class C: Mold, bathroom, 3rd floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 30 SQ FT AT NORTH, WEST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18619526 ISSUED 04-FEB-26 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b). (apt 3C), issued 2026-04-21. HPD violation 18807596
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 5D), issued 2026-03-11. HPD violation 18676375
- Class C: Broken window or sash, 2nd window from the east, 2nd room from the east, 6th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE OF THE UPPER SASH AT THE 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH. IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 6G), issued 2026-03-02. HPD violation 18676360
311 housing complaints
456 in the last 12 months, 1515 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (377), Paint/Plaster (29), Water Leak (14), Unsanitary Condition (13), Door/Window (12).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 18 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
6 executed evictions in the last 3 years (10 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
55 of 55 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 55 in 2024, 55 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 1425 U LLC. Head officer: JOSH HUBI. Managing agent: JOSH HUBI. This owner has 46 buildings on record, 41 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 11, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2025370047, HPD building ID 116793. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 170 St (4), 9 min walk
- Mt Eden Av (4), 11 min walk
- 167 St (4), 12 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 150 open (34 class C, 83 class B, 31 class A, 2 class I). 3 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 456 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 6 | −10 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.