2255 University Avenue
2255 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 6 open HPD violations, and 37 of 37 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (68/100).
Multi-family elevator · 37 units · Built 1929
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 68/100)
- 6 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- The owner's bedbug filings report 1 infested unit over the last 3 years.
- 2 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 37 of 37 units are rent-stabilized.
Fewer open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (6 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 2 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 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)
6 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 0 class A. 4 issued in the last 12 months. 69 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-09-24. Newest violation issued 2026-04-20.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 80 days from issue to close for the 1 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- Class B: Leak or water damage, south wall, 1st room from the north, 4th floor. , 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4D), issued 2026-04-20. HPD violation 18798749
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, south wall, 1st room from the north, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4D), issued 2026-04-20. HPD violation 18798750
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, kitchen, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 4D), issued 2026-04-20. HPD violation 18798748
- Class B: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2D), issued 2015-05-08. HPD violation 10702457
- Class B: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2D), issued 2015-05-08. HPD violation 10702458
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CLGS THRU OUT 2ND STY EAST APT 2E. , SECTION '' '' (apt 2E), issued 2009-09-24. HPD violation 840291
311 housing complaints
4 in the last 12 months, 10 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (2), Plumbing (1), Unsanitary Condition (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years. 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 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 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. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
2 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
37 of 37 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: 37 in 2024, 37 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2257 UNIVERSITY REALTY, LLC. Head officer: JOSEPH ROSENBERG. Managing agent: 2257 UNIVERSITY REALTY, L.L.C.. This owner has 18 buildings on record, 7 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 29, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032180078, HPD building ID 116923. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 183 St (4), 5 min walk
- Fordham Rd (4), 8 min walk
- Burnside Av (4), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 6 open (6 class B) | −10 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 4 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −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.