2523 University Avenue
2523 University Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 26 open HPD violations, 5 of them class C, and 60 of 60 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (60/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 60 units · Built 1922
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 60/100)
- 5 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.
- 60 of 60 units are rent-stabilized; 58 on the 2007 tax bill.
- Repairs: Medium (26 open, 5 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)
26 open violations: 5 class C (immediately hazardous), 15 class B, 6 class A. 27 issued in the last 12 months. 273 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2020-12-17. Newest violation issued 2026-09-14.
4 closed in the last 90 days. Median 706 days from issue to close for the 62 violations closed 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: 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 46, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2525'' (apt 46), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19210367
- 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 46, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2525'' (apt 46), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19210363
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE PROOF DOOR WITH PEEPHOLE AND CHAIN DOOR GUARD IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 46, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2525'' (apt 46), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19210362
- 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 26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 26), issued 2022-11-01. HPD violation 15458816
- 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 26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 26), issued 2022-11-01. HPD violation 15458818
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 4th floor. REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 46, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2525'' (apt 46), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19210369
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall, foyer, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR FRAME CASING AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 46, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2525'' (apt 46), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19210368
- Class B: Electrical defect, outlet on the west wall, bathroom, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 46, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2525'' (apt 46), issued 2026-09-14. HPD violation 19210361
311 housing complaints
19 in the last 12 months, 145 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (6), Heat/Hot Water (4), Paint/Plaster (4), Door/Window (2), Water Leak (2).
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. 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
60 of 60 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: 60 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: 2523-2525 University Ave. LLC. Head officer: Rick Herman. Managing agent: Josh Spitzer. This owner has 67 buildings on record, 53 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 9, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032200096, HPD building ID 116678. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Fordham Rd (4), 5 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (4), 6 min walk
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 26 open (5 class C, 15 class B, 6 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 19 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −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.