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Bronx · ZIP 10468 · BIN 2014647 · University Heights (North)-Fordham · Last violation Jun 11, 2026 · Last complaint May 17, 2026

NeighborhoodUniversity Heights (North)-Fordham
Above-average violations for the neighborhood
More violations than 60% of buildings and more complaints than 99% of buildings in University Heights (North)-Fordham. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 68 violations · 546 complaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
12 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous12Class Bhazardous25
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1990
216
6 per year avg.↑ Up 750% in the last 2 years (68 vs 8 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
57
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ12
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ25
Rent-impairingⓘ4
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days2% (1)
▪ 30–90 days14% (8)
▪ 3–12 months11% (6)
▪ 1–3 years72% (41)
▪ 3+ years2% (1)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
1,044
44 per year avg.↑ Up 1922% in the last 2 years (546 vs 27 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access9%Violation issued7%No violation21%Phone resolved64%Other0%(1,044)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ37 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ8 violations
Water Supplyⓘ8 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ6 violations
Paintingⓘ6 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ3 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ3 violations
Egressⓘ3 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ498 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ40 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ20 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ17 complaints
Electricalⓘ7 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ4 complaints
Appliancesⓘ4 complaints
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Complaint log

44 complaints · GENERAL

All categoriesHEAT/HOT WATERUNSANITARY CONDITIONHEATINGPAINT/PLASTERGENERALAllOpenClosed
Type
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%0%
Emergency95%80%
Non-Emergency5%19%
(380)
(224)
Status
Apt
Received
Category
Non-emergencyClosed3GDec 9, 2025GENERAL · MAILBOXHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3GNov 17, 2025GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPERHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed1DAug 29, 2025GENERAL · CABINETHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Non-emergencyClosed1DAug 20, 2025GENERAL · CABINETHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergencyClosed1DMar 5, 2025GENERAL · CABINETHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5BAug 26, 2024GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5BAug 26, 2024GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5BAug 26, 2024GENERAL · MAILBOXThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5BAug 26, 2024GENERAL · COOKING GASThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4CJun 27, 2023GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5BJun 23, 2023GENERAL · COOKING GASThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosedLOBBYMay 28, 2022GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosedLOBBYMay 28, 2022GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5BMay 13, 2022GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed5BSep 2, 2021GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4CApr 18, 2020GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4CFeb 21, 2020GENERAL · SIGNAGE MISSINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed2ERFeb 1, 2020GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed4CDec 24, 2019GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed1AJul 16, 2019GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4DMar 7, 2018GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed4CMay 19, 2017GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPERThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed1DJul 29, 2015GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4GDec 6, 2013GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4GDec 6, 2013GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4COct 5, 2010GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4COct 5, 2010GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4GDec 30, 2009GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed4GJun 18, 2009GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4GMar 4, 2009GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4GMar 4, 2009GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILEThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4GNov 13, 2008GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4GNov 13, 2008GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed4GNov 13, 2008GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed4GNov 13, 2008GENERAL · CABINETThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed4GNov 13, 2008GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5FMay 3, 2007GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5FMay 3, 2007GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5FMay 3, 2007GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed5FApr 11, 2007GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5FApr 11, 2007GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed5FApr 11, 2007GENERAL · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed5FApr 11, 2007GENERAL · WINDOWSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed3BMar 21, 2005GENERAL · DOORSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 9, 2025Apt 3G
GENERAL · MAILBOX
HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 17, 2025Apt 3G
GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPER
HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 29, 2025Apt 1D
GENERAL · CABINET
HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Non-emergencyClosed
Aug 20, 2025Apt 1D
GENERAL · CABINET
HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
Non-emergencyClosed
Mar 5, 2025Apt 1D
GENERAL · CABINET
HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Aug 26, 2024Apt 5B
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Aug 26, 2024Apt 5B
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Aug 26, 2024Apt 5B
GENERAL · MAILBOX
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Aug 26, 2024Apt 5B
GENERAL · COOKING GAS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jun 27, 2023Apt 4C
GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Jun 23, 2023Apt 5B
GENERAL · COOKING GAS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 28, 2022Apt LOBBY
GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 28, 2022Apt LOBBY
GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 13, 2022Apt 5B
GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Sep 2, 2021Apt 5B
GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 18, 2020Apt 4C
GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Feb 21, 2020Apt 4C
GENERAL · SIGNAGE MISSING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Feb 1, 2020Apt 2ER
GENERAL · BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 24, 2019Apt 4C
GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jul 16, 2019Apt 1A
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Mar 7, 2018Apt 4D
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed
May 19, 2017Apt 4C
GENERAL · JANITOR/SUPER
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Non-emergencyClosed
Jul 29, 2015Apt 1D
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 6, 2013Apt 4G
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Dec 6, 2013Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Oct 5, 2010Apt 4C
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Oct 5, 2010Apt 4C
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 30, 2009Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Jun 18, 2009Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 4, 2009Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Mar 4, 2009Apt 4G
GENERAL · CERAMIC-TILE
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 13, 2008Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 13, 2008Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 13, 2008Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 13, 2008Apt 4G
GENERAL · CABINET
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Nov 13, 2008Apt 4G
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 3, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
May 3, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
May 3, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 11, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 11, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Apr 11, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · FLOOR
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 11, 2007Apt 5F
GENERAL · WINDOWS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Non-emergencyClosed
Mar 21, 2005Apt 3B
GENERAL · DOORS
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.