1380 University Avenue
Composite verdict
This 16-floor, 140-unit elevator co-op at 1380 University Avenue (built 1967) has serious maintenance red flags: 138 open HPD violations including 40 Class C (immediately hazardous) and 64 Class B (hazardous), earning an HPD grade of F with a score of 0. The single most alarming 311 signal is 725 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past 12 months — the dominant complaint type by a wide margin — which aligns directly with the HPD violation load and suggests a chronic infrastructure problem. Noise grades an F (372 complaints, very high activity), bedbugs show a medium risk level with 4 infested filings in the past 3 years, and crime scores a C (61/100) with assault offenses among the top incidents nearby.
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- There are 40 Class C (immediately hazardous) and 64 Class B (hazardous) HPD violations currently open — can you provide a full list of open violations and a written timeline for resolving each one before lease signing?
- 311 records show 725 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past 12 months in this area — what is the current status of the building's boiler and heating system, and how many heat-related HPD violations are among the 138 open?
- The building was built in 1967 and is 59 years old — what major systems (boiler, elevator, plumbing, electrical) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Bedbug filings show 4 infested instances in the past 3 years, placing this building at medium risk — what is the building's current pest control protocol, and has your specific unit or adjacent units been treated?
- The noise grade is F with 372 complaints over 12 months, split across street/sidewalk (123), residential (122), and vehicle (112) sources — what soundproofing or noise mitigation exists in the unit, and are windows double-paned?
- The most recent HPD violation flags a failure to post a proper rent stabilization notice — the rent stabilization data shows 0 stabilized units out of 5 registered. Can you clarify the rent stabilization status of this specific unit and provide the legal regulated rent history?
- Test the heat and hot water directly at the showing — run the tap for hot water and check radiators or heating units, given 725 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past 12 months and a building built in 1967.
- Inspect the elevator, hallways, lobby, and common areas carefully for signs of deferred maintenance — water stains, peeling paint, damaged fixtures — consistent with 138 open HPD violations including 40 Class C hazardous citations.
- Walk the block and building entrance at different times if possible, noting lighting, street activity, and building security (intercom, locks, cameras), given a C-grade crime score with 6 violent incidents and assault offenses among the top nearby offenses.
1380 University Avenue sits in Bronx, ZIP 10452. The closest subway is 170 St (4) (9-minute walk), served by the 4 line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 1 cafe and 1 grocery — a walkable-errands grade of D. Nearby public schools include J.H.S. 143 Eleanor Roosevelt (grades 6 to 8), a 11-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 372 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 61/100 safety score.
- Class C · 40 open · penalty 600 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 64 open · penalty 320 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 34 open · penalty 34 · (1/ea)
- Oct 7, 2025 "FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 WEST ELEVATION SPALLED SPALLING…"
- Dec 1, 2024 "FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3"
- Mar 21, 2022 "CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED"
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