2194 University Avenue
2194 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 28 open HPD violations, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (41/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 10 units · Built 1901
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 41/100)
- 28 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 1 eviction carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (28 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No 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: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
28 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 22 class B, 6 class A. 13 issued in the last 12 months. 79 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2016-11-14. Newest violation issued 2026-09-23.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 120 days from issue to close for the 18 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 B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, 1st room from the east, 1st floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1C), issued 2026-09-23. HPD violation 19237123
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 1st floor. REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAIN PIPE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1C), issued 2026-09-23. HPD violation 19237126
- Class B: Mold, west wall, bathroom, 1st floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT OBSERVED AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1C), issued 2026-09-23. HPD violation 19237124
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, foyer, 1st floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1C), issued 2026-09-23. HPD violation 19237122
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, east wall, bathroom, 1st floor. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1C), issued 2026-09-23. HPD violation 19237125
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 1st floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 10), issued 2018-03-16. HPD violation 12284924
- Class B: Broken window or sash, 1st floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERIOR GLASS PANE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 10, 1st STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 10), issued 2018-03-15. HPD violation 12284833
- Class B: No heat / heating defect, radiator on the east wall, 1st floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AT EAST WALL IN THE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM 10, 1st STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 10), issued 2018-03-15. HPD violation 12284801
311 housing complaints
3 in the last 12 months, 10 in 5 years. Most common: Door/Window (1), Paint/Plaster (1), Unsanitary Condition (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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (11 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: 2194 Bronx Realty LLC. Head officer: Harry Retek. Managing agent: Harry Retek. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 24, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032110021, HPD building ID 116899. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 183 St (4), 5 min walk
- Burnside Av (4), 7 min walk
- 182-183 Sts (B, D), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 28 open (22 class B, 6 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 3 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −6 |
| 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.