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481 East 140 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02285-0058Map

Owner of record: Mott Haven 140, LLC

481 East 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1902 in Bronx, 10454. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mott Haven 140, LLC. HPD has recorded 112 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
112
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
84

What to know

Concern
16 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 27, 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
10
About 100% of the building's 10 apartments

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 · 112

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    May 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 signage at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2026

    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.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window balance at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) ceiling, south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 7th room from north, the bathroom , the 8th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire aproved gate stuck in closed possition in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

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

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 30 sq. ft. on the ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • 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 2, 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the 8th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ... at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ... porcelian enamel at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ... mortise lock set at door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,,, in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds allowable operating temperature at fixtures 140 degrees found in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ... window lower sash counter balance in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ..wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective : hinges at building entrance door at , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 15 sq. ft. at the ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair the door hinges on the self-closing door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north and west walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.5.3:failure to maintain sidewalk shed in order.noted;at time of inspection light fixture for the sws is missing.recurring condition.previous summ#35259988j issued on 8/9/17.rem:maintain sws in order

    Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    3307.6.5.3 failure to maintain sidewalk shed in order. noted: at time of inspection one underside light for the sidewalk shed is out of order. one light fixture is missing rem: maintain sidewalk shed in order

    Aug 9, 2017 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide training card for supported scaffold installer. noted: at time of inspection two workers who identified themselves as santiago and bernardo doing supported scaffold installation at exp#1 and

    Aug 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed not built to code specification. note: at time of inspection i observed sidealk shed w/o parapet walls installed as per code 3307.6.5.6 mudsills smaller than base of vertical post. rmdy:comply w

    Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defect is:fire escape drop ladder is off its guides and is bent.fire escape service entire bldg 10 apts.remedy:vacate bldg and make all necessary repairs.

    May 23, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 17, 2023 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 24, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 14, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1902
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
13,055 ft²
Lot area
3,742 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2285 / 58
Assessed value
$439,650
Landmark / historic district
Mott Haven East Historic District

HPD registration #213024, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 481 East 140 Street

Who owns 481 East 140 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mott Haven 140, LLC.

Does 481 East 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 112 housing violations at this property.

Is 481 East 140 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 481 East 140 Street built?

City records list 1902 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 481 East 140 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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