Bronx · Block 2868 · Lot 42 · 10453

1896 University Avenue

8 floors · 53 apartments · 35,852 sq ft · built 2023 · class D1 · owner of record: Gw Universe Llc

9open violations
$276,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 35,852 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 290 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10B) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2026 to Feb 21, 2028
What this is

Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 0, 7 or 8 are in sub-cycle 10B. Agency page

Feb 21, 2028
in 463 days
No Cycle 10 report on record yet
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1142 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (27) · $276,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 27, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019769M ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMM
#35563293J
Dec 17, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Sep 27, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019770J ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.NO PERMIT OR APPLICATIO
#35563295N
Dec 17, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Sep 27, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019771L ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMM
#35563291X
Dec 17, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Sep 27, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019773P ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMM
#35563292H
Dec 17, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Sep 27, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019774R ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.NO PERMIT OR APPLICATIO
#35563294L
Dec 17, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Aug 4, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39019773P ISSUED3/16/20 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.DWELLINGCONVERTED MAINTAIN OR OCCUPIED W/3OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS TH
#35535159K
Oct 29, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Aug 2, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019769M ISSUED ON 03/16/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. DWELLING CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED W/3 OR MO
#35534764Y
Nov 12, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Aug 2, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019774R ISSUED ON 03/16/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR
#35534766H
Nov 12, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Aug 2, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019770J ISSUED ON 03/16/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR
#35534767J
Nov 12, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Aug 2, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019771L ISSUED ON 03/16/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. DWELLING CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED W/3 OR MO
#35534765X
Nov 12, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Jul 1, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019772N ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBU
#35531923Z
Oct 22, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
May 10, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019772N ISSUED ON 3/16/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBU
#35529798X
Oct 8, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Mar 31, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39019770J ISSUED3/16/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.WORK W/O PERMIT@1FL.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.
#35527268J
Jun 18, 2021
DEFAULT
$12,500
Mar 31, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39019774R ISSUED3/16/20&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.WORK W/O PERMIT@BSMT LEVEL.COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.
#35527269L
Jun 18, 2021
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jan 5, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #390197705 ISSUED ON 03/16/20 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.WORK W/OUT A PERMIT AT 1ST FL
#35525288H
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Jan 5, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #39019774R ISSUED ON 03/16/20 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.WORK W/OUT A PERMIT AT BASEMEN
#35525287X
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$6,250
Jan 5, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #39019772N ISSUED ON 3/16/20 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE
#35525286Y
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Oct 1, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019769M ISSUED ON 03/16/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR CONVERTING THE BASEM
#35520302M
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Oct 1, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019774R ISSUED ON 03/16/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.AT
#35520023J
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Oct 1, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019773P ISSUED ON 08/16/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR CONVERTING THE FIRST
#35520303Y
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Oct 1, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019772N ISSUED ON 03/16/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR UNSAFE STORAGE OF CO
#35520024L
Nov 26, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Mar 16, 2020Quality of Life CLASS - 1
RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 1 TO 4 FAMILIES. NOTED: AT BSMT - REAR CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A CLASS 'A' STUDIO APT WITH A 3 PC BTHRM; KITCHEN WITH ELECTRIC COOKING, RESIDENTIAL SINK; SLEEPING AREA., RESTORE TO PRIOR
#39019769M
Jan 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$57,500
Mar 16, 2020Quality of Life CLASS - 1
RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 1 TO 4 FAMILIES. NOTED: 1ST & 2ND FLRS SUB-DIVIDED & 2ND FLR -CREATED & OCCUPIED AS AN ADDL'T CLASS 'A' APT WITH A 3 PC BTHRM; KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE, RESIDENTIAL SINK; 3 BDRMS., RESTOR
#39019773P
Jan 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$57,500
Mar 16, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: 1. AT BSMT - FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED, SUB-DIVIDED LEVEL (FRONT & REAR); CREATED 2 BTHRMS & BDRM. WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR (2) 3 PC BTHRMS; RESIDENTIAL SINKS AT KITCHEN
#39019774R
Jan 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 16, 2020Quality of Life CLASS - 1
RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 1 TO 4 FAMILIES. NOTED: AT BSMT - FRONT CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A CLASS 'A' APT WITH A 3 PC BTHRM; KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE, RESIDENTIAL SINK; 1 BDRM., RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION; DIS
#39019771L
Jan 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$57,500
Mar 16, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
UNSAFE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT. NOTED: AT BSMT - STORAGE OF WOOD, PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, CLOTHING, CLEANING MATERIAL., MAINTAIN STORAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE CODE
#39019772N
Jan 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 16, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALL & SWING DOOR INSTALLED AT 1ST FLR INTERIOR STAIRS TO SUB-DIVIDE LEVELS. ALSO, AT 1ST FLR - WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR 3 PC BTHRM. AT 2ND FLR - WATER & WAST
#39019770J
Jan 8, 2021
DEFAULT
$6,250
DOB (0)

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DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Mar 6, 2026Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Mar 6, 2026Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER AD CODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
Active
Dec 3, 2025Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Sep 26, 2025Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
HPD (5) · C 2 · B 3 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 2, 2026BApt 5E · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT TO PANEL AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 7, 2026
Jul 13, 2026CApt 6E · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 8, 2026
Sep 25, 2025CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 8th STORYOct 21, 2025
Sep 25, 2025B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT HOPPER CHUTE DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 8th STORYOct 30, 2025
Sep 4, 2025BApt APT1B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT APT1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2025

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Nov 2, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING FRONT TO PANEL AT EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen

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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 5:23 AM ET. BBL 2028680042.

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