428 East 140 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02284-0022Map

428 East 140 Street is a two-family home built in 1889 in Bronx, 10454. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Ashley. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2025. 24 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 28
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 38

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Aug 21, 2025

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 · 28

BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window lower sash spring balance in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall at entrance in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window stool in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 1
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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

Construction other optional
Upon insp. observed the occupied 2-story/2-fam. dwelling bldg. has electrical alterations in progress at 1flr., 2flr. & cellar level. exposed & open elec. lines at 1flr., at cellar level new elec. work to run elec. lines from cellar up to 2nd & 1st flr. and install elec. breaker boxes. as per dob records, there no permits on file for scope
Oct 11, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Upon insp. observed the occupied 2-story/2-fam. dwelling bldg. has construction alterations in progress. at 1flr. ceiling throughout has been removed exposing ceiling joist, new metal tracks and wooden studs installed and sheetrock in place to close walls and alter current layout. as per dob records, no permits on file for scope of work.
Oct 11, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Upon insp. observed the 2-story/2-fam. dwelling bldg. has plumbing alterations in progress at 1flr. & cellar level. tub drain on 1flr. altered. at cellar level vert. riser pipes for storm, kitch. & b.rooms drains altered. also, hori. drainpipe to sewer has been altered to pvc piping. as per dob records, no permits on file for scope of work.
Oct 11, 2024
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
: upon inspection observed the occupied 2-story/2-fam. dwelling building has construction renovations in progress at 1flr. new construction alt., elec. alt., and plumb. alt. being done and entire 1flr. ceiling
Apr 4, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #15931-55. cellar converted from ordinary use into a class 'a' apt. w/full kitchen & bathroom area thereby increasing bldg occupancy. remedy: restore to prior legal
Nov 8, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt STREET
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
May 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close

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Paint/plaster
Door/frame
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Doors
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Ventilation system
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Construction
Roof
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B3)
Year built: 1889
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,400 ft²
Lot area: 1,667 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 201
Council district: 8
Block / lot: 2284 / 22
Assessed value: $63,240
Landmark / historic district: Mott Haven East Historic District

HPD registration #710097, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 428 East 140 Street

Who owns 428 East 140 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Ashley.

Does 428 East 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 428 East 140 Street 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 428 East 140 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 428 East 140 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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