1630 Undercliff Avenue
1630 Undercliff Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 9 open HPD violations, 4 of them class C, and 55 of 55 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (59/100).
Multi-family elevator · 55 units · Built 1928
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 59/100)
- 4 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 21 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- The owner's bedbug filings report 1 infested unit over the last 3 years.
- 55 of 55 units are rent-stabilized.
- Repairs: Low (9 open, 4 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 21 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 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)
9 open violations: 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 1 class A. 41 issued in the last 12 months. 197 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2025-05-27. Newest violation issued 2026-09-30.
24 closed in the last 90 days. Median 93 days from issue to close for the 52 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 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 LATCH-SET AT DOOR AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING LEADING TO EAST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, issued 2026-09-30. HPD violation 19230014
- Class C: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 6th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE DRAIN PIPE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6E), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19209668
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 6th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F7, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt F7), issued 2026-01-02. HPD violation 18544786
- 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 A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt A5), issued 2025-06-02. HPD violation 17930075
- Class B: Electrical defect, west wall, kitchen, 6th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE POWER OUTLETS AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6E), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19209667
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, foyer, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING ENTRANCE INTERCOM TO PANEL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt A5), issued 2025-06-02. HPD violation 17935564
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bedroom, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1st BEDROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt A5), issued 2025-06-02. HPD violation 17930086
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE SINK CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT NORTH (apt B3), issued 2025-05-27. HPD violation 17921415
311 housing complaints
50 in the last 12 months, 161 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (21), Unsanitary Condition (11), Plumbing (7), Paint/Plaster (5), Door/Window (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years. 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 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
2 executed evictions in the last 3 years (8 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
55 of 55 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: 55 in 2024, 55 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 1630 UNDERCO 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 2028770250, HPD building ID 116098. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Mt Eden Av (4), 10 min walk
- 176 St (4), 10 min walk
- 191 St (1), 12 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) | −10 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 50 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −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.