153 Father Zeiser Place
153 Father Zeiser Place in University Heights, Bronx, has 75 open HPD violations, 19 of them class C, and 153 of 152 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (57/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 152 units · Built 1924
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 57/100)
- 19 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.
- 5 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 153 of 152 units are rent-stabilized; 69 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (75 open, 19 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 5 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (2 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)
75 open violations: 19 class C (immediately hazardous), 46 class B, 10 class A. 54 issued in the last 12 months. 352 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2011-04-28. Newest violation issued 2026-09-17.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 83 days from issue to close for the 34 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: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY-DUTY LOCK AND LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (COURT TO VESTIBULE) , 1st STORY, SECTION ''175'', issued 2026-06-29. HPD violation 19031301
- 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 ARM HINGE DEFECTIVE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY, SECTION ''175'', issued 2026-06-29. HPD violation 19031300
- 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 LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR, ( VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY) PUBLIC HALL , 2nd STORY, SECTION ''175'', issued 2026-03-06. HPD violation 18693579
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY FOR BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR SECTION AT SOUTH, issued 2025-11-14. HPD violation 18372839
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C23, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH'' (apt C23), issued 2025-10-01. HPD violation 18263036
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 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 AT ENTRANCE DOOR (STREET TO VESTIBULE) IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT A5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt A5), issued 2025-04-21. HPD violation 17843047
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF KICKSTAND INSTALLED AT DOOR (VESTIBULE TO STREET) IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT A5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt A5), issued 2025-04-21. HPD violation 17843056
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 3rd floor. , 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT C14, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt C14), issued 2024-09-30. HPD violation 17314688
311 housing complaints
35 in the last 12 months, 171 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (10), Unsanitary Condition (10), Door/Window (5), Heat/Hot Water (5), Paint/Plaster (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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
2 open DOB violations, all 2 Local Law violations issued before 2000. 7 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
5 executed evictions in the last 3 years (10 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
153 of 152 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: 153 in 2024, 69 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: ZEISSER REALTY LLC. Head officer: IGNACIO CASTILLO. Managing agent: EXCLUSIVE REALTY CORP. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 9, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032190232, HPD building ID 833389. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Fordham Rd (4), 6 min walk
- 183 St (4), 8 min walk
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 75 open (19 class C, 46 class B, 10 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 35 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 5 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 2 open DOB violations, all 2 Local Law violations issued before 2000 | 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.