2542 University Avenue
2542 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 115 open HPD violations, 20 of them class C, and 58 of 58 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (43/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 58 units · Built 1922
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 43/100)
- 20 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 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.
- 58 of 58 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (115 open, 20 class C), records as of Oct 25, 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 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)
115 open violations: 20 class C (immediately hazardous), 67 class B, 28 class A. 48 issued in the last 12 months. 577 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2022-03-16. Newest violation issued 2026-09-18.
4 closed in the last 90 days. Median 182 days from issue to close for the 15 violations closed in the last 12 months.
3 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: Damaged plaster or paint. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DECORATIVE PILLARS AT PARAPET WALL BUILDING FRONT , 5th STORY, SECTION AT NORTH, issued 2026-09-18. HPD violation 19222201
- Class C: Chimney or vent defect. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK AND MORTAR JOINTS AT CHIMNEY , SECTION AT SOUTH, issued 2026-09-18. HPD violation 19222202
- Class C: Gas defect, west wall, kitchen, 4th floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE AT WEST WALL METER IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3C), issued 2026-08-28. HPD violation 19174281
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (boiler room). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY, issued 2026-07-14. HPD violation 19066969
- 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 1F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1F), issued 2026-06-22. HPD violation 19016274
- 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 1F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1F), issued 2026-06-22. HPD violation 19016275
- 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 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4D), issued 2026-01-09. HPD violation 18552569
- 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 4D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4D), issued 2025-11-28. HPD violation 18441680
311 housing complaints
25 in the last 12 months, 157 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (6), Paint/Plaster (6), Plumbing (5), Unsanitary Condition (5), Water Leak (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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
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 (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
58 of 58 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: 58 in 2024, 58 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: UNI2542 LLC. Head officer: YECHIEL WEINBERGER. Managing agent: YECHIEL WEINBERGER. This owner has 59 buildings on record, 54 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 26, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032140022, HPD building ID 116680. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Fordham Rd (4), 5 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (4), 6 min walk
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 115 open (20 class C, 67 class B, 28 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 25 | −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 2026-10-27.