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245 Willis Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02301-0025Map

Owner of record: 245 Willis Ave. Corp.

245 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 245 Willis Ave. Corp.. HPD has recorded 200 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2026. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
200
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
302

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 26, 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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 200

  • 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 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Mar 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction debris at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage boxes and furniture at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of hot water temp exceeding 130 f in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles missing in the 1st room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ... 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ... ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ... ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of egress door to public hall obstruction in the 1st room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at fire escape room door in the 1st room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exosed wires at outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose raditaor at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide galvanized cap at steam shutoff valve at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at party wall balcony window in the kitchen located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window balance at lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of smell of decaying matter at public hall

    Jan 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at public hall

    Jan 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Sep 29, 2018 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2018 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 14, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Nov 5, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Nov 5, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Plumbing work w/o a permit.removal of gas risers @ cellar level noted:licensed plumber #permit 220259887,only working on boiler,risers were removed by another company.no app to remove gas risers were cut of rac

    Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection there is construction materials stored in hallways throughout bldg. at 5th floor there is a stove & a refrigerator & other

    Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection interior staircases from 2nd,3rd & 4th floors have been removed w/o permit & replaced w/new steel stairs w/concrete inset for treads. stop all work. make

    Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit noted: public stair w/metal risers,stringers,treds of metal pan & masonry w/all related structural header & framing installed between 4th & 5th floors. work substantially complete. remedy: make

    Mar 14, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. defect noted: at public hall wooden stairs 1st to 3rd fl run & 3rd fl to 4 fl some steps are slightly loose,not properly secure top &/or bottom &/or pullin

    Oct 1, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for open ecb nov 34869109x. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob.

    Jan 19, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances noted: at 5th fl window decorative frieze above window is partially detached from facade & in danger of falling. some windows sills deteriorated,mortar missing

    Nov 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved of families bldg dept records indicates premises is a legal was altered in cellar with 2 sros remedy: vacate cellar sros forthwit

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $2,100

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.haz.work noted.in cellar of premises boiler is removed and remainder of fuel channeled to flow into the sewer system.partitions erected in cellar to create seperate rooms occupied as dwelling

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide carbon monoxide and or smoke defectors where appli cable by local law 07/04 rule 28/02 no carbon monoxide and or smoke detectors provided in cellar of premises remedy: provide carbon monoxide

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two 2 means of egress from room or space where required cellar occupied with two sros no second (2nd means of egress provided) remedy: provide required means of egress

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain hazardous defects in cellar missing fire stopping in various areas of ceiling thru out cellar exposed electrical wiring thru out cellar propane tanks stored in cellar boiler removed in

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 10, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 16, 2018 · Apt 4N

    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
8
Building area
8,735 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2301 / 25
Assessed value
$627,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #216936, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 245 Willis Avenue

Who owns 245 Willis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 245 Willis Ave. Corp..

Does 245 Willis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 200 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 Willis Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 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 245 Willis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 245 Willis 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.