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1137 Forest Avenue

Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02651-0031Map

Owner of record: Cespedes, Orlando

1137 Forest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10456. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cespedes, Orlando. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
74
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
76

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 74

  • A

    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
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at west wall approx 25 sq ft, east wall approx 25 sq ft, north wall approx 25 sq ft, south wall approx 25 sq ft and ceiling approx 30 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at door leading to vestibule at public hall 1st story at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway

    Jan 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls through out, and inside the closets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light inside of the oven in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective draws at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted sink base cabint in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window counter balance upper sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective closet doors in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door leading to the fire escape in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling, west, south and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the private hallway , the foyer , the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at radiator in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ,wood balusters at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 26, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective ,lock at entrance door to bldg , 1st story

    Jan 26, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ,bell and return buzzer system in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ,at ceiling and walls in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ,ceiling and walls in closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ,at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Sep 16, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 10, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 10, 2005

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Each occupant shall have ready access to all over current devices protecting the conductors supplying that occupancy. apt #2 means of disconnect. circuit breaker is not readily accessible."please note" this is

    Apr 9, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 20, 2008 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,126 ft²
Lot area
1,748 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
203
Council district
17
Block / lot
2651 / 31
Assessed value
$58,500
Landmark / historic district
Morris High School Historic District

HPD registration #210520, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 1137 Forest Avenue

Who owns 1137 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cespedes, Orlando.

Does 1137 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.

Is 1137 Forest 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 1137 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1137 Forest Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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