1253 College Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02439-0062Map
Owner of record: Bahaka, Ceesay
1253 College Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10456. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bahaka, Ceesay. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 25
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 62
- 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 30, 2026
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.
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt PVT
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 17, 2022
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Jan 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at the public hall 1st story
Jan 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jan 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at the public hall 1st story
Jan 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at 1st story, at public hall
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1st story, at public hall
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at 1st story, at public hall
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shovels and brooms in vestibule at 1st story, at public hall
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jan 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Sep 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Feb 19, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ... freestanding radiator at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor . (frame missing). at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Sep 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Feb 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room was locked at boiler room, 1st story
Feb 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2439 / 62
- Assessed value
- $52,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #212190, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 1253 College Avenue
Who owns 1253 College Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bahaka, Ceesay.
Does 1253 College Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 1253 College 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 1253 College Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1253 College Avenue?
It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.