2600 Creston Avenue
2600 Creston Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 184 open HPD violations, 67 of them class C, and 39 of 53 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (32/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 53 units · Built 1921
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 32/100)
- 67 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 20 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 39 of 53 units are rent-stabilized; 51 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (184 open, 67 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 20 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: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
184 open violations: 67 class C (immediately hazardous), 85 class B, 32 class A. 251 issued in the last 12 months. 1179 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2020-08-13. Newest violation issued 2026-09-22.
20 closed in the last 90 days. Median 101 days from issue to close for the 136 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Missing window guards (hallway). HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12., issued 2026-09-22. HPD violation 19234491
- Class C: Fire escape defect (exterior). FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 5TH RUNG UP FROM BOTTOM AT DROP LADDER AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT WEST EXTERIOR WALL, issued 2026-09-22. HPD violation 19234492
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, east wall, 2nd room from the east, 1st floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, NORTH WALL, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt I), issued 2026-09-15. HPD violation 19226362
- Class C: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 1st floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH GLASS PANE (INNER PART) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt I), issued 2026-09-15. HPD violation 19218317
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, kitchen, 1st floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt I), issued 2026-09-15. HPD violation 19226365
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the east, south wall, kitchen, 1st floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt I), issued 2026-09-15. HPD violation 19226364
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, east wall, foyer, 1st floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt I), issued 2026-09-15. HPD violation 19226366
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 4th room from the east, 1st floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt I), issued 2026-09-15. HPD violation 19226363
311 housing complaints
46 in the last 12 months, 139 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (20), Unsanitary Condition (10), Paint/Plaster (9), Water Leak (6), 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: 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 (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
39 of 53 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: 39 in 2024, 51 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2600 CRESTON AVE OWNER LLC. Head officer: JOSEPH FESSEL. Managing agent: 2600 CRESTON AVE OWNER LLC. This owner has 13 buildings on record, 11 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 4, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2031680011, HPD building ID 59244. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Kingsbridge Rd (B, D), 4 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (4), 4 min walk
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 184 open (67 class C, 85 class B, 32 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 46 | −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 2026-10-28.