1720 University Avenue
1720 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 19 open HPD violations, 11 of them class C, and 56 of 62 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (54/100).
Multi-family elevator · 62 units · Built 1925
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 54/100)
- 11 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 5 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 180 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 56 of 62 units are rent-stabilized; 59 on the 2007 tax bill.
- Repairs: Medium (19 open, 11 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 180 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)
19 open violations: 11 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 1 class A. 42 issued in the last 12 months. 232 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2020-08-21. Newest violation issued 2026-05-15.
4 closed in the last 90 days. Median 84 days from issue to close for the 34 violations closed in the last 12 months.
5 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, floor. , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF PERTRUDING CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR, BELOW FIRE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY, issued 2026-04-22. HPD violation 18803407
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF LIFTING FLOOR TILE AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL FROM NORTH, 2nd STORY, issued 2026-04-13. HPD violation 18780671
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1H, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1H), issued 2026-04-02. HPD violation 18756916
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 1st floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE DOOR LOCK IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1G), issued 2026-03-13. HPD violation 18709762
- Class C: Electrical defect, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. , 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES FIXTURES AND OUTLETS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1G), issued 2026-03-13. HPD violation 18709747
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1), issued 2025-03-14. HPD violation 17756161
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1), issued 2025-03-14. HPD violation 17756160
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2C), issued 2024-05-24. HPD violation 16995411
311 housing complaints
181 in the last 12 months, 582 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (180), Door/Window (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: 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 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (7 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
56 of 62 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: 56 in 2024, 59 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 1720 UNICO INC. Head officer: MATTHEW SCHMELZER. Managing agent: TRYAX REALTY MGT INC. This owner has 30 buildings on record, 9 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 22, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2028760106, HPD building ID 116833. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 176 St (4), 6 min walk
- Mt Eden Av (4), 6 min walk
- 174-175 Sts (B, D), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 19 open (11 class C, 7 class B, 1 class A). 5 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 181 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| 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 2026-10-27.