1493 Montgomery Avenue
1493 Montgomery Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 7 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and 60 of 60 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: B (85/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 60 units · Built 1926
StreetSpy grade: B (Good, 85/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 9 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 1 eviction carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 60 of 60 units are rent-stabilized.
Fewer open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (7 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 9 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 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)
7 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 4 class A. 2 issued in the last 12 months. 31 on record. Newest violation issued 2026-02-23.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 121 days from issue to close for the 8 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt 5B). HPD violation 19269249
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, east wall, 1st room from the north, 5th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt 5B). HPD violation 19269247
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, east wall, 1st room from the north, 5th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RETURN BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE APARTMENT WALL PANEL AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt 5B). HPD violation 19269248
- Class A: Fire escape defect (exterior). , 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER [AND PROPERLY SECURE BY USING APPROPIATE NUTS AND BOLTS] AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM SOUTH AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE. HPD violation 19269251
- Class A: Fire escape defect (exterior). , 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER [AND PROPERLY SECURE BY USING APPROPIATE NUTS AND BOLTS] AT 3RD FIRE ESCAPE FROM SOUTH AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE. HPD violation 19269250
- Class A: Fire escape defect (exterior). , 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER [AND PROPERLY SECURE BY USING APPROPIATE NUTS AND BOLTS] AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT NORTH EXTERIOR WALL (COURT YARD) AT FIRE ESCAPE. HPD violation 19269252
- Class A: Fire escape defect (exterior). , 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER [AND PROPERLY SECURE BY USING APPROPIATE NUTS AND BOLTS] AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM WEST AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL (COURT YARD) AT FIRE ESCAPE. HPD violation 19269253
311 housing complaints
15 in the last 12 months, 48 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (9), Paint/Plaster (3), Plumbing (2), Water Leak (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 (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
60 of 60 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: 60 in 2024, 60 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: MONTAMAC DEVELOPER LP. Head officer: SAMANTHA MAGISTRO. Managing agent: BRONX PRO GROUP LLC. This owner has 47 buildings on record, 11 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 13, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2028770233, HPD building ID 96838. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Mt Eden Av (4), 8 min walk
- 176 St (4), 10 min walk
- 170 St (4), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 7 open (1 class C, 2 class B, 4 class A) | −4 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 15 | −8 |
| 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.