2300 University Avenue
2300 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 36 open HPD violations, 7 of them class C, and 27 of 27 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (43/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 27 units · Built 1923
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 43/100)
- 7 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 4 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 27 of 27 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (36 open, 7 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 4 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: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
36 open violations: 7 class C (immediately hazardous), 5 class B, 24 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 261 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-10-28. Newest violation issued 2025-11-12.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 112 days from issue to close for the 7 violations closed in the last 12 months.
2 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: 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 HINGE DOOR AT VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY, issued 2024-04-12. HPD violation 16849119
- 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 42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 42), issued 2022-09-26. HPD violation 15385355
- 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 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 22), issued 2022-07-12. HPD violation 15255936
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 22), issued 2022-07-12. HPD violation 15255940
- Class C: Roaches, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 51), issued 2020-08-05. HPD violation 13752457
- 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 42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 42), issued 2019-11-04. HPD violation 13408285
- Class C: Electrical defect, north wall, foyer, 3rd floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 35), issued 2018-12-17. HPD violation 12803955
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 22, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 22), issued 2023-05-08. HPD violation 15969146
311 housing complaints
11 in the last 12 months, 38 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (4), Paint/Plaster (2), Plumbing (2), Unsanitary Condition (2), Door/Window (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: 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 (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
27 of 27 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: 27 in 2024, 27 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2294-2300 LLC. Head officer: STEVE FINKELSTEIN. Managing agent: ROGER TATE. This owner has 16 buildings on record, 14 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 20, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032120028, HPD building ID 116934. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 183 St (4), 4 min walk
- Fordham Rd (4), 6 min walk
- 182-183 Sts (B, D), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 36 open (7 class C, 5 class B, 24 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 11 | −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.