520 Wales Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02581-0011Map
Owner of record: 520 Wales Realty LLC
520 Wales Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10455. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 520 Wales Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 120 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 120
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 99
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 · 120
- ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate on the floor, around the steam riser. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures of light at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain a light directly over the mail boxes in public hall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide escutcheons at steam riser at ceiling and floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective leaking tank and bowl when flushed in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate on the ceiling, around the steam riser. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window cracked in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin cabinet ( rotted ) in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash glass at the 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than (10) sq ft at east, south, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18368460 issued 14-nov-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom , the 5th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than (10) sq ft at east, south, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at north and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled walls at west and north in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off releasing steam and/or water in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off releasing steam and/or water at the 1st room from east in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
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) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
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 door frame from south at west wall, south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
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 closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. based on physical observation i observed a new boiler being installed in the cellar as stated on the emergency work notice submitted on 9-23-10. no permit was submitted on issued w/i the 5
Oct 8, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 17, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 5AB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2581 / 11
- Assessed value
- $391,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #201872, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.
Questions about 520 Wales Avenue
Who owns 520 Wales Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 520 Wales Realty LLC.
Does 520 Wales Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 120 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 Wales Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 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 520 Wales Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 Wales Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.