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1261 Teller Avenue

Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02436-0087Map

Owner of record: Roberto Chavez

1261 Teller Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Bronx, 10456. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Roberto Chavez. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2026. 20 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 18, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and south wall. in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at base cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 15 square ane less than 30 square feet at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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 the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the foyer located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective outer glass pane upper sash window 1st from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on grout at west ceramic wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 9, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    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, the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash at first window from north to east in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar

    Jun 27, 2006 · Apt CELLAR

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify corrections for violation number 39067608h, file a certificate of correction

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at basement level there was a ceiling collapse in kitchen area over stove due to a continuous water leak from above. there is also mold building througho

    Aug 8, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted:erected new wood framing & installed newsheetrock (flr to ceiling) on walls & ceilings thru-out ground flr (front) apt. remedy: stop all work, obtain permit.

    Jun 30, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the cofo bldg dept records bsmt occupied & changed from storage to apt with bathroom & kitchen installed

    Jun 27, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BSMT

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,994 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2436 / 87
Assessed value
$52,740
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #226682, last renewed Jul 7, 2026.

Questions about 1261 Teller Avenue

Who owns 1261 Teller Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roberto Chavez.

Does 1261 Teller Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 1261 Teller Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1261 Teller Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1261 Teller Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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