2285 Sedgwick Avenue
2285 Sedgwick Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 72 open HPD violations, 28 of them class C, and 53 of 54 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (37/100).
Multi-family elevator · 54 units · Built 1927
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 37/100)
- 28 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.
- 89 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 53 of 54 units are rent-stabilized; 54 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (72 open, 28 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 89 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)
72 open violations: 28 class C (immediately hazardous), 39 class B, 5 class A. 63 issued in the last 12 months. 1667 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2021-03-08. Newest violation issued 2026-07-23.
13 closed in the last 90 days. Median 106 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: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 404), issued 2026-07-14. HPD violation 19061240
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 404), issued 2026-07-14. HPD violation 19061242
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, east wall, 3rd room from the north, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH SPRING BALANCE AT EAST WALL. ( CREATING GUILLOTINE EFFECT ) IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 404), issued 2026-07-13. HPD violation 19061241
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 304, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 304), issued 2026-06-24. HPD violation 19032872
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 404), issued 2026-06-02. HPD violation 18966691
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, 1st window from the east, south wall, 1st room from the east, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL LOWER WINDOW SASH CREATING A GUILLOTINE EFFECT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 404), issued 2026-06-01. HPD violation 18966697
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, window sash on the south wall, 3rd room from the east, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT SOUTH WALL CREATING A GUILLOTINE EFFECT IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 404), issued 2026-06-01. HPD violation 18966694
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, window sash on the south wall, kitchen, 4th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT SOUTH WALL CREATING A GUILLOTINE EFFECT IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 404, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 404), issued 2026-06-01. HPD violation 18966695
311 housing complaints
126 in the last 12 months, 435 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (89), Paint/Plaster (12), Plumbing (9), Water Leak (8), Unsanitary Condition (5).
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. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
53 of 54 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: 53 in 2024, 54 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2285 SEDGWICK LLC. Head officer: DAVID BLAU. Managing agent: JK MANAGEMENT. This owner has 15 buildings on record, 14 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 27, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032340049, HPD building ID 108464. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 183 St (4), 8 min walk
- Fordham Rd (4), 9 min walk
- 207 St (1), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 72 open (28 class C, 39 class B, 5 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 126 | −20 |
| 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 2026-10-28.