1970 University Avenue
1970 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 125 open HPD violations, 42 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (29/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 11 units · Built 1914
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 29/100)
- 42 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 15 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (125 open, 42 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 15 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
125 open violations: 42 class C (immediately hazardous), 72 class B, 11 class A. 228 issued in the last 12 months. 1448 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2016-11-01. Newest violation issued 2026-09-30.
33 closed in the last 90 days. Median 118 days from issue to close for the 195 violations closed in the last 12 months.
6 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: 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 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3C), issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19261495
- Class C: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 1st floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT SOUTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1C), issued 2026-09-04. HPD violation 19189176
- Class C: Mold, north wall, kitchen, 2nd floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... MORE THAN 30 SQFT AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2C), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19185184
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2C), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19185193
- Class C: Mold, 2nd floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 SQFT INSIDE CLOSET IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2C), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19185186
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19185194
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2C), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19185192
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, west wall, kitchen, 1st floor. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1C), issued 2026-08-24. HPD violation 19155469
311 housing complaints
37 in the last 12 months, 233 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (15), Unsanitary Condition (10), Water Leak (6), Plumbing (4), Paint/Plaster (2).
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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (8 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: 1970 UNIVERSITY LLC. Head officer: SANTOS NAJARO. Managing agent: ROBERT RODFAR. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 3 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 31, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2028680123, HPD building ID 116881. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Burnside Av (4), 4 min walk
- 176 St (4), 8 min walk
- Tremont Av (B, D), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 125 open (42 class C, 72 class B, 11 class A). 6 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 37 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −6 |
| 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 2026-10-28.