627 Wales Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02643-0047Map
Owner of record: Wales Group, L.p.
627 Wales Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Bronx, 10455. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Wales Group, L.p.. HPD has recorded 142 housing violations here, most recently on October 12, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 142
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 189
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 · 142
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at north
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c , 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electical light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
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 located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
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 located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 20, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
May 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
May 20, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130f degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
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 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
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 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Feb 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boxes at north at fire passage way
Feb 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18613345 issued 01-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags & household items at public stairs leading to north yard
Feb 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mildew/ missing (caulk) at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130f degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room
Mar 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing
Mar 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Mar 2, 2025
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.
Mar 2, 2025
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
Mar 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding above maximum temperature 1300 degrees at kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
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 missing at 1st story at public hall
Jan 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items [wood entertainment center] at south wall at 6th story at public hall
Jan 14, 2025
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 installed too high at public hall
Jan 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinge] south 1 door to roof at 6th story bulkhead at public hall
Jan 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinge] north 1 door to roof at bulkhead at 6th story at public hall
Jan 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding over 130 degrees at bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1D
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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 missing
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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
Dec 4, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective by method of porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Misc. vios. failure to preserve and protect adjoining structure affect ed by excavation. contractor used prohibited helical piers for underp inning of the 6 story bldg remedy: stop all work. comply with notice. call for reinspection
Jul 15, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
As per one laars mt hlw hot water maker. serial# c19294240. work w/o a permit., obtain permit; apply for proper permits, correct all violating conditions, submit a certificate of correction.
May 30, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Combustion air for boiler blocked-"u" rated expansion tank w/o a pressure relief valve; correct all violating conditions, submit a certificate of correction.
May 30, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Sec.bc3304.3.1. & 27-1031.misc violations failure to notify dob within24-48hr of the start of excavation.contractor failed to notify dob prior to the start of excavation for underpinning.job #210075737 remedy:
Jul 15, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specs.upon inspec shed in place.approx 65 lineal ft of shed has been erected. contractor failed to provide lighting under shed. note:no conduit of power has been run.
Jul 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post sign on shed as required by local law 33/91. upon inspection incorrect sign w/wrong contractors name on it. remedy: provide sign as per code.
Jul 22, 2006 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withou ta permit work noted removal of large sections of rick parapet at north south and west sdies of bldg remedy stop all work necessary to make site safe obtain permit premit provide overhead protection
Jun 1, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 17, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 26,142 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,300 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2643 / 47
- Assessed value
- $411,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #200381, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 627 Wales Avenue
Who owns 627 Wales Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wales Group, L.p..
Does 627 Wales Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 142 housing violations at this property.
Is 627 Wales Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 627 Wales Avenue built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 627 Wales Avenue?
It has 41 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.