494 Bergen Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02292-0012Map
Owner of record: Mejia, Julia
494 Bergen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10455. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mejia, Julia. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 16
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- 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 29, 2026
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 - 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 4, 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
Open — Info 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.
Apr 2, 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 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
Open — Info 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 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consistig of electric extension cord at1 st public hall going to 4th story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 sigh missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door on door in the entrance located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors defective hinges on door apt 4s not self closing in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 4S
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.
Apr 2, 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 10, 2018
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 9, 2017
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.
Oct 27, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door frame at bathroom 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet metal clg at bathroom 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles bathroom 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to bathroom 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs thru out 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clg light fixture installed over gas pipe at kitchen 3rd sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at clg 3rd sty south apt 3s 2nd room from front & kitchen. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1996 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to 4th sty north apt 4n. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1996 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 2nd room from rear 4th sty north apt 4n. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1996 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles bathroom 4th sty north apt 4n. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1996 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg kitchen 4th sty north apt 4n. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1996 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs & walls thru out 4th sty north apt 4n. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1996 · Apt 4N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1987 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 3 sty south apt 3s kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1987 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 3 sty south apt 3s bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1987 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1987 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3 sty south apt 3s. , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1987 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening padlocked door pub hall bulkhead.
Jul 30, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain, observed at exposure#1, window a/c units on floors3 and 5 are missing support brackets. observed at exposure#4, missingand damaged bricks, repair and/or replace; replace/repair
Oct 16, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 4S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 4S
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 1S
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 1S
Close - General
Floor
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 1S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4S
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
- 8,530 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,572 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2292 / 12
- Assessed value
- $612,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #215723, last renewed Jan 22, 2019.
Questions about 494 Bergen Avenue
Who owns 494 Bergen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mejia, Julia.
Does 494 Bergen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 494 Bergen Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 494 Bergen Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 494 Bergen Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.