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228 Willis Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02282-0004Map

Owner of record: 228 Willis Avenue Realty INC.

228 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 228 Willis Avenue Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 75

  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage in bags at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods dropladder off guide at west exterior wall fire escape (building front)

    Nov 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling approx (20) sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts (fire damaged) 5th story apt.#5s (vacate#112707)

    Dec 12, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts (fire damaged) 4th story apt.#4s (vacate#112707)

    Dec 12, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective hand rail at 2nd sty at public hall stairs

    Nov 23, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded radiator and wood dresser at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 14, 2011

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 2S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the : yard, section at east

    Jun 24, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 5E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrial wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 4th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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) north wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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 north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 2N

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes remove gate and flower pots at fourth and fifth story fire escape rear east section

    Jun 10, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wires running throughout roof

    Jun 10, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 4S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Need to support flue pipe with right material.

    May 14, 2020 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit work noted having installed an new aluminum store front without a permit.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Jun 10, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 14, 2010 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 10, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2S

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,875 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2282 / 4
Assessed value
$642,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205556, last renewed Feb 27, 2025.

Questions about 228 Willis Avenue

Who owns 228 Willis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 228 Willis Avenue Realty INC..

Does 228 Willis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 228 Willis Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 228 Willis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 228 Willis Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.