2305 Grand Avenue
2305 Grand Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 15 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 53 of 52 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (70/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 52 units · Built 1923
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 70/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 18 housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 4 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 53 of 52 units are rent-stabilized; 52 on the 2007 tax bill.
Fewer open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (15 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
15 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 7 class A. 51 issued in the last 12 months. 261 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2026-03-24. Newest violation issued 2026-09-10.
22 closed in the last 90 days. Median 107 days from issue to close for the 38 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- 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 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 4A), issued 2026-09-10. HPD violation 19204590
- 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 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 4A), issued 2026-09-10. HPD violation 19204591
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-06-26. HPD violation 19029036
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. PROVIDE ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT TOP AND BOTTOM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-06-26. HPD violation 19029034
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, 1st room from the north, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-06-26. HPD violation 19029032
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, foyer, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-06-26. HPD violation 19029029
- Class B: Leak or water damage, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. , 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-06-26. HPD violation 19029033
- Class B: Pest infestation, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. 566 (B) 27-2021.4 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PESTS. EVIDENCE OF OBSERVED LIVE SPIDERS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 2E), issued 2026-06-26. HPD violation 19029037
311 housing complaints
18 in the last 12 months, 73 in 5 years. Most common: Paint/Plaster (9), Unsanitary Condition (4), Plumbing (3), Water Leak (2).
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)
1 open DOB violation. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
4 executed evictions in the last 3 years (11 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
53 of 52 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: 53 in 2024, 52 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2305 GRANDCO LLC. 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 2032090060, HPD building ID 81542. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 183 St (4), 3 min walk
- Fordham Rd (4), 6 min walk
- 182-183 Sts (B, D), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 15 open (2 class C, 6 class B, 7 class A) | −10 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 18 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 4 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | 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.