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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage in bags at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Mar 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Feb 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - 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 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective hand rail at 2nd sty at public hall stairs
Nov 23, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wires running throughout roof
Jun 10, 2005
Open — Not complied with - 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 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
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.