539 Wales Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02580-0024Map
Owner of record: 539 Wales Avenue Realty LLC
539 Wales Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10455. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 539 Wales Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 74
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 76
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at east and south walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 9
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet doors hinges in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash/basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash glass pane in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape exit in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 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.
Mar 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 8
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 12 sq. ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 12 sq. ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15424683 issued 09-oct-22 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 18, 2022
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the kitchen located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose doors at south base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items: boxes: bicycle at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 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 5, 2021
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 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 dumb waiter from south at west wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash, window at west at public hall, 1st story
Jul 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs
Jul 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2017 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 31, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt REST
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,828 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2580 / 24
- Assessed value
- $371,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #215753, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 539 Wales Avenue
Who owns 539 Wales Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 539 Wales Avenue Realty LLC.
Does 539 Wales Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 Wales Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 539 Wales Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 Wales Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.