222 Willis Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02282-0001Map
Owner of record: Sobro 222 Realty LLC
222 Willis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10454. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Sobro 222 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 102
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 110
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 102
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 10th, 13th and 14th concrete tread up from bottom at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Oct 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an unlockable slidebolt or hook on roof door that allows re-entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Oct 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door (from vestibule to public hall) at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at south exterior wall at fire escape
Oct 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (frame) at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Oct 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (latch) at building entrance door (from vestibule to public hall) at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic tiles creating a trip and cut hazard at the floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items under soffit at public hall stairs at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department in the west wall, east wall and north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall, east wall and north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department in the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken cermric tiles at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...bath tub with porecelin enamel paint in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ...at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents ...rats in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective adjust the hinges at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble thread, the 1st thread from bottom at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lids at garage containers yard
Sep 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Sep 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx. 1 sq. ft. ) at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots in 4th story balcony at 1st fire escape from west at north
Jul 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx. 1 sq. ft. ) at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15272838 issued 16-jul-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Found hb smith 25 mills oil fired boiler not operable due to leaking boiler sections, repair or replace boiler.
Jul 2, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Gauge glass leaking, no discharge pipe on relief valve of domestic hot water coil and aquastat severely rusted.correct violating conditions & submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 25, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls in a code compliant manner. noted: a section of brick facade of approximately 3'x6' feet area dislodged and fell onto public sidewalk. this condition had the potentia
Jul 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boil er inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report. correct all violating conditions and submit the certificate of correct
Jun 13, 2016 · Penalty $530
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt APT4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt APT4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt APT4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt APT4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt APT4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt APT4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt APT4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt APT4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt APT4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt APT4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,486 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2282 / 1
- Assessed value
- $692,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208065, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 222 Willis Avenue
Who owns 222 Willis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sobro 222 Realty LLC.
Does 222 Willis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.
Is 222 Willis Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 222 Willis Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 222 Willis Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.