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1259 College Avenue

Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02439-0059Map

Owner of record: Bk East 169th Street Housing Dev. Fund C O., INC.

1259 College Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10456. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bk East 169th Street Housing Dev. Fund C O., INC.. HPD has recorded 403 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
403
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
797

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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
21
About 100% of the building's 20 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 · 403

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lifting vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazinng at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... [greater than ten sqft] at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key opperated lock set installed on door to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing vinyl tiles at floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 1A

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

    Refit door at apartment in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 1A

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinylfloor cover in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1 glass lite at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose and unkeyed ceiling approximately 6 sqft in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A

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

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

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A

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

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

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the closet grater than 20 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at the apartment entrance door located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide escutcheon plate at the ceiling of the riser in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

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

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

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of the lower sash window (fall hazard) in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:at rear yard fire escape obstructed at 5th story,4th story & 3rd story by misc. items (mattress,clothes,etc.) rem:make safe immed

    Sep 6, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records bsmnt.2 sros-no secondary means of egress no light(natural)& air.vacate.remedy:immediately discontinue illegal use-make safe.

    Jul 10, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.rusting lintels throughout.stairwell bulkhead-interior spalling plaster.exp#2 vertical cracks in sills & under sills.roof chimneys-missing mortor.parapet interi

    Jul 10, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit-work noted:bsmnt.installed partitions & created 5 single rooms & 2 additional doors.rem:obtain a permit &/or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Jul 10, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.sro's in the bsmnt.illegal occupancy-beds,personal effects:beds,tv,clothing,toilet paper etc.rem:discontinue illegal use &/or amend cert of occupancy.immediatel

    Jul 10, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 21, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2D

    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
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
14,965 ft²
Lot area
4,250 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2439 / 59
Assessed value
$336,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #200909, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.

Questions about 1259 College Avenue

Who owns 1259 College Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk East 169th Street Housing Dev. Fund C O., INC..

Does 1259 College Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 403 housing violations at this property.

Is 1259 College Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1259 College Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1259 College Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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