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
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 · 74
- 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
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 7, 2025
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 2, 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 - 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 - 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
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
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 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 - 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway
Jan 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ,wood balusters at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 26, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ,lock at entrance door to bldg , 1st story
Jan 26, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story
Jan 26, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.