1974 University Avenue
1974 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 30 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (35/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 10 units · Built 1912
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 35/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 7 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 4 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 8 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (30 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 4 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
30 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 25 class B, 1 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 121 issued in the last 12 months. 1159 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1990-11-20. Newest violation issued 2026-07-02.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 154 days from issue to close for the 120 violations closed in the last 12 months.
7 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: Gas defect, kitchen, 4th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4N, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4N), issued 2026-02-02. HPD violation 18610732
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 1st floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT S1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt S1), issued 2025-12-01. HPD violation 18471710
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 1st floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1N), issued 2025-11-24. HPD violation 18425781
- Class B: Paperwork or record-keeping violation. (E) CORRECT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS REGARDING INTERNET CAPABLE TEMPERATURE REPORTING DEVICES AND SUBMIT SUCH RECORDS TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST. DATA REQUESTED FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2026, issued 2026-07-02. HPD violation 19049662
- Class B: Paperwork or record-keeping violation. (E) CORRECT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS REGARDING INTERNET CAPABLE TEMPERATURE REPORTING DEVICES AND SUBMIT SUCH RECORDS TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST. DATA REQUESTED FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 2026, issued 2026-07-02. HPD violation 19049664
- Class B: Paperwork or record-keeping violation. (E) CORRECT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS REGARDING INTERNET CAPABLE TEMPERATURE REPORTING DEVICES AND SUBMIT SUCH RECORDS TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST. DATA REQUESTED FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 2026, issued 2026-05-27. HPD violation 18953566
- Class B: Electrical defect, kitchen, 1st floor. DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, ELECTRIC RANGE INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1N), issued 2026-05-18. HPD violation 18932187
- Class B: Electrical defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, CONSISTING OF 220 VOLT LINE INSTALLED FROM ELECTRICAL PANEL TO ACCOMODATE ELECTRIC STOVE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2N), issued 2026-05-15. HPD violation 18932233
311 housing complaints
15 in the last 12 months, 148 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (10), Heat/Hot Water (4), Plumbing (1).
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)
No open DOB violations. 5 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 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 2028680125, HPD building ID 116882. 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 | 30 open (3 class C, 25 class B, 1 class A, 1 class I). 7 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 15 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 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.