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243 Willis Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02301-0026Map

Owner of record: 243 Willis Ave. Corp.

243 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 243 Willis Ave. Corp.. HPD has recorded 224 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
224
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
310

What to know

Concern
5 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
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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 224

  • C

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

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    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 bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at tiled/grouted surfaces at south wall, west wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    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 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 2nd window from north at east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of vinyl floor tiles (lifting) creating potential hazard in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash glass at the 1st window from south at west in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at the 1st window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than (10) sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than (10) sq ft at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

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

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

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5N

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 4th room from east, the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 15

  • Class - 2

    Work does not confomr to approved construction document and/or approved amendment.noted:(1)2nd, 3rd floors front apt 4 doors is not fpsc is contrary to plan #220625483/a3/dwg. dated nov/07/2018.(2)stair cases

    Feb 21, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35343890n issued on 09-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35343888y issued on 09-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35343889x issued on 09-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 25, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35343891p issued on 09-23-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 25, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at apts 2n, 2s, 4n & 5n. egress obstructed by full height partitions and debris stored on fire escape. rem: remove obstructions - vacate front rooms of 2n

    Sep 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection dwelling was converted, maintained or occupied with 3 additional dwelling units than legally authorized #4n was converted with one additional sro on exposure #1 facing willis avenue. no 2n

    Sep 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection. dwelling was converted, maintained or occupied with (3) additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c of o or official records. apartment #25 was converted with one additiona

    Sep 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection dwelling was converted maintained, or occupied with 3 additional dwelling units than legally authorized by c of o or official records. apartment #2n was converted with one additional sro o

    Sep 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, apt #2s, #2n, #3s, #4s, #4n, #5s, #5n had illegal partition built, dividing the apartment into illegal sections. work was done without a permit. rem: obtain permit.

    Sep 23, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.approx.36sq inchof the ceiling is now covered with plywood at rear of 1st flr,commercial(envy nail salon).also noted exposed hvac ductwork and openings near

    Oct 25, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.1 all scaffolds shall be erected & maintained so that the safety of public & property will not be endangered by falling materials,tools or debris,or by collapse of the scaffold. + stop work issued

    Dec 29, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted:at rear yard of premises constructed an extension approx. 20 feet wide x 15 feet deep x 12 feet high. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal conditio

    Apr 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit illegal work noted at rear of premises an approx20' long x 24' wide wood frame extension has been erected at 1st floo r level remedy:obtain approvals & permits for above work or restore to

    Apr 8, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Must re-install collapsed section of flue pipe..

    Dec 18, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 5N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 5N

    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
9,535 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2301 / 26
Assessed value
$684,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #215558, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 243 Willis Avenue

Who owns 243 Willis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 243 Willis Ave. Corp..

Does 243 Willis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 224 housing violations at this property.

Is 243 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 243 Willis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 243 Willis Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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