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308 Willis Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02285-0004Map

Owner of record: Willis Bricks LLC

308 Willis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10454. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Willis Bricks LLC. HPD has recorded 316 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
316
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
312

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 9, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
9
About 90% of the building's 10 apartments
Up from 8 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 316

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rtarded material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide temporary seal of all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cc, 1st cellar apt from north at east

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt CC

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts illegally created cellar apartment under vacate order# 260878, dated: 07/21/2026

    Jul 21, 2026

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

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

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble tread 5th and 14th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard

    Jun 11, 2026

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking door preventing access to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

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

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to rear yard in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires hanging throughout roof obstructing egress to fire escape

    Jun 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide latch set at door leading to roof in bulkhead

    Jun 11, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead door

    Jun 11, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slidebolt installed on door leading to roof in bulkhead

    Jun 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jun 11, 2026

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition the illegally created apartment at cellar

    Jun 11, 2026

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

    Remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete in boiler room at cellar

    Jun 11, 2026

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door/frame at entrace to boiler room at cellar

    Jun 11, 2026

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material throughout ceiling at cellar

    Jun 11, 2026

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

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

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    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 apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    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 apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5N

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

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at the illegal apartment created at cellar

    Jun 11, 2026

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling, south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1R

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. observed at the cellar level: hor and vert partitions have been built, creating a habitable living area. containing a qn-size bed, shelving units, a small refrigerator, television, and various personal belongings, indicating occupancy for residential purposes with 1

    Jun 11, 2026

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    W/o a permit. noted: at 1st flr commercial restaurant - new 200 amp circuit panel box & breakers installed for lights, outlets, switches, branch circuits., obtain permit

    Sep 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 1st flr common hallway - 1. ceiling opening observed apprx 4' x 4' with active water leaking onto floor creating a slip/fall hazard condition; 2.

    Sep 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. observed at cellar level electrical boxes missing covers in various locations (ceiling, walls). thi

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,630

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. observed at cellar level level horizontal and vertical partitions built, creating a living space and a three piece bathroom without permits for scope of work done, obtain permit

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed in basement 2 hot water heaters and gas lines that are not permitted, kitchen sink and 3 piece bathroom not permitted per pc 106.1 plumbing work,including water heater installation and plumbing sy

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. the first-floor corridor/hallway leading to the main entrance on willis avenue is partially obstructed by four trash receptacles, reducing the required clear exi

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed in basment open waste lines, fernco couplings used on waste lines,open gas lines. per pc 102.3 maintennace,installations,both existing and new,parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at cellar level, emt pipes, bx cables, outlets, switches and panels installed without permits for scope of work done., obtain permit

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order the vioating conditions are as follows.ecb#3404145l issued 01/13/06 states inapartments 3s and 4s is being completely gut rehabed 1)new electrical

    Jan 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016;2; 27-369. noted: corridor hallway leading to the main entrance on willis ave is partially obstructed by 4 trashcans o

    Aug 13, 2009

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: stored 4 trashcans at public entry/exit corridor (next to staircase) is partially blocking/obstructing exit passageway from main entry to bldg, creating

    Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. six (6) large plastic garage pails approx. (33 gals) stored and filled to and over capacity with oderous householdwaste in first (1st) floor public hallway. waste storage also decrease

    Mar 13, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted in apartment 3-s and 4-s apartment isbeing completely gut rehabed 1) new electrical 2) new plumbing 3) dropceilngs. all rooms. remedy: stop all work except to make safe obtain

    Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction excessive construction debri at rear of building blocking fire escape below. remedy: immediately remove debri.

    Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Open
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2021 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2019 · Apt S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 24, 2019 · Apt S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2019 · Apt S

    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
10
Building area
8,870 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2285 / 4
Assessed value
$397,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #216163, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 308 Willis Avenue

Who owns 308 Willis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Willis Bricks LLC.

Does 308 Willis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 316 housing violations at this property.

Is 308 Willis Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 308 Willis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 308 Willis Avenue?

It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.

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