1684 Nelson Avenue
1684 Nelson Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 9 open HPD violations, 4 of them class C, and 31 of 32 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (73/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 32 units · Built 1924
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 73/100)
- 4 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 12 buildings' registrations; 3 graded D or F.
- 31 of 32 units are rent-stabilized.
Fewer open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: Medium (9 open, 4 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 1 complaint, 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: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
9 open violations: 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 1 class A. 1 issued in the last 12 months. 73 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2016-08-30. Newest violation issued 2026-04-30.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 91 days from issue to close for the 2 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1D), issued 2023-02-08. HPD violation 15712969
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 1D), issued 2023-02-08. HPD violation 15712970
- 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 3A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3A), issued 2022-10-14. HPD violation 15425589
- 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 2C, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 2C), issued 2020-09-08. HPD violation 13799871
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 1st floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2A), issued 2025-08-05. HPD violation 18133651
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, foyer, 4th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL AND BUZZER FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO APARTMENT FOYER NORTH WALL LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 2D), issued 2018-08-08. HPD violation 12515289
- Class B: Kitchen fixture defect, kitchen, 4th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD AT LOWER BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 2D), issued 2018-08-08. HPD violation 12515305
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL, BUZZER, INTERCOM. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3E), issued 2016-08-30. HPD violation 11370483
311 housing complaints
1 in the last 12 months, 17 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (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. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
31 of 32 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: 31 in 2024, 31 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: BAAC REALTY INC. Head officer: DAVID SOMERSTEIN. Managing agent: DAVID SOMERSTEIN. This owner has 12 buildings on record, 3 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 30, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2028760165, HPD building ID 99241. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Mt Eden Av (4), 5 min walk
- 176 St (4), 6 min walk
- 174-175 Sts (B, D), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 9 open (4 class C, 4 class B, 1 class A) | −18 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 1 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −6 |
| 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.