2604 University Avenue
2604 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 27 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 21 of 21 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (52/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 21 units · Built 1921
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 52/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 4 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 21 of 21 units are rent-stabilized; 19 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (27 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 25, 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 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)
27 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 22 class B, 3 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 28 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1987-07-21. Newest violation issued 2021-04-05. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2021. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here 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 C: Broken window or sash (entrance). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLEXIGLASS WINDOW AND LITES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (FIRE HAZARD) , 1st STORY. HPD violation 19314825
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, south wall. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH WINDOW GLASS AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY. HPD violation 19314822
- Class B: Bedbugs, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BED BUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4A), issued 2008-07-28. HPD violation 7393427
- Class B: Mice, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4A), issued 2007-10-24. HPD violation 6982091
- Class B: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4A), issued 2007-10-24. HPD violation 6982092
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, bathroom, 4th floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AROUND TOP OF RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4A), issued 2007-03-28. HPD violation 6667641
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, 1st room from the east, 3rd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3A), issued 2006-09-06. HPD violation 6344825
- Class B: Fire escape defect, 4th room from the east, 5th floor. , 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE .. IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 5A), issued 2006-01-17. HPD violation 5944780
311 housing complaints
4 in the last 12 months, 11 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (4).
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)
No open DOB violations. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
21 of 21 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: 21 in 2024, 19 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: SALMERG REALTY LLC. Head officer: helen nezaj. Managing agent: SALMERG REALTY LLC. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 9, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032150006, HPD building ID 116684. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Kingsbridge Rd (4), 5 min walk
- Fordham Rd (4), 6 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (B, D), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 27 open (2 class C, 22 class B, 3 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 4 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| 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.