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2240 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

11
DOB Complaints
171
311 Housing Calls
133
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

19
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 19% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 2240 University Avenue

2240 University Avenue is a 6-story, 32-unit residential building constructed in 1942 and currently owned by Sefik Gunes. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, including multiple water-related problems, with violations issued for both slow and heavy water leaks. Recent inspections in June 2025 documented violations for mold, ceiling issues, and a broken window guard, all of which require the owner's attention within specified timeframes.

The building has a documented history of elevator system concerns, with multiple complaints between 2020-2024 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," though most were closed with no violations found. The property has faced several concerning safety and maintenance issues, including multiple water leak incidents, window guard problems, and ceiling maintenance needs. While bedbug infestations were reported as recently as 2024, the number of affected units appears to have been limited.

A significant ongoing challenge is the presence of rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025 confirming rat activity and requiring bait applications. The building's exterior maintenance has also been a focus of attention, with several Environmental Control Board violations related to facade conditions and required inspections. Recent 311 complaints reflect continued resident concerns about various maintenance issues, with multiple complaints resulting in issued violations that the owner must address.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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2240 University Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in University Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 32
Year built 1942
Total area 30000 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
133
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
171
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
49
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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2240 University Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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2240 University Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 2240 University Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-042025-06-10Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-042025-06-10Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-042025-06-10Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-142025-04-18Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-242025-03-29Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 2240 University Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALL2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-30ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALL2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 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 (CLOSURE ARM) AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-14ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2022 ADM CODE POST A SIGN INDICATING HOURS OF COLLECTION AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF WASTE MATERIAL WHERE DUMBWAITER SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED. AT PUBLIC HALL2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-14BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL2024-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 2240 University Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-04 14:15PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-06-04 14:15WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-06-04 14:15UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-04-22 06:10RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-04-14 15:37SAFETYWINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 2240 University Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23927072024-05-26CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-07-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-07-16)
23867292024-02-21CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-29)
23670232023-06-05CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-07-06No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-07)
23617822023-03-08CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-04-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-27)
23566552022-12-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-12-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-12-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 2240 University Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-05-14
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903766872021-01-11
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903766892021-01-11
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-061102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-290002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 2240 University Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-02BAITBait applied
2025-07-12BAITBait applied
2025-06-20BAITBait applied
2025-05-27ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-01InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 2240 University Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-10-1937023076Z2240 LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#816920.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIREACTIVE1250.00.0
2022-08-1539068122M2240 LLCCEASE USE VIOLATION ISSUED, CAR DOOR RESTRICTOR ALTERED AND NOT WORKING, REMEDY, REPAIR THEN CONTACT NYCDOB FOR RESTORE TO SERVICE RE-INSPECTION,............CLASS 1 VIOLATION ISSUED DLM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ONACTIVE3125.00.0
2021-10-2235559795H2240 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE:ATTIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#2 CRACK ON FACADE AT MULTIPLE LOCATION EXPOSURE#3 DEGRADED MORTAR JOINT EXPOSURE#4(UNVERSITY AVE)CRAACTIVE500.00.0
2021-05-1839041316K2240 LLCPROVIDE FIRE SERVICE AS PER 2.27.3.3.6 OF APPENDIX K OF THE 2014 NYCBC. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL FIRE SERVICE. AND PERFORM AND FILE TEST WITH NYCDOB. MACHINE HAS OIL LEAK, CLEAN AND SEAL. MULTIPLE LAYEACTIVE500.00.0
2020-06-0838273557H2240 LLC42M7,2M7;42M7 NO CAR DOOR MONITORING INSTALLED IN CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.16.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF 2014NYC BC.REM:FILE APPLICATION&INSTALL.02M07 PROVIDE OUTSIDIE COMMUNICATION IN CAR(TELEPHONE).RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 2240 University Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 2240 University Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 2240 University Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 2240 University Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 2240 University Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 2240 University Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 2240 University Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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