2155 Grand Avenue
2155 Grand Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 51 open HPD violations, 26 of them class C, and 37 of 45 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (43/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 45 units · Built 1922
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 43/100)
- 26 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 6 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 37 of 45 units are rent-stabilized; 45 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (51 open, 26 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 6 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 1, 2025, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
51 open violations: 26 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 13 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 31 issued in the last 12 months. 787 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2021-08-12. Newest violation issued 2026-08-27.
4 closed in the last 90 days. Median 158 days from issue to close for the 10 violations closed in the last 12 months.
4 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: 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 E7, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt E7), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19165138
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E7, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt E7), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19165137
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, bathroom, 5th 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). CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E7, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt E7), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19173811
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, east wall, 4th room from the east, 5th 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). 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT E7, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt E7), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19173809
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, bathroom, 5th 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) SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E7, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt E7), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19173810
- 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 D9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt D9), issued 2026-04-27. HPD violation 18812757
- 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 D9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt D9), issued 2026-04-27. HPD violation 18812756
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st room from the east, 4th 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) EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT D9, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt D9), issued 2026-04-27. HPD violation 18821552
311 housing complaints
23 in the last 12 months, 181 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (6), Paint/Plaster (5), Water Leak (4), Plumbing (3), Unsanitary Condition (3).
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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 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
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (5 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
37 of 45 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: 37 in 2024, 45 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2155 GRAND AVE HOLDINGS LLC. Head officer: Binyomin Herzl. Managing agent: Binyomin Herzl. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 30, 2024. HPD registration expired Sep 1, 2025 and had not been renewed as of Oct 3, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032070023, HPD building ID 81512. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 183 St (4), 4 min walk
- Burnside Av (4), 4 min walk
- 182-183 Sts (B, D), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 51 open (26 class C, 11 class B, 13 class A, 1 class I). 4 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 23 | −14 |
| 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.