720 Westchester Avenue

Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02654-0002Map

720 Westchester Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Bronx, 10455. It has 488 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2007. 3 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 50
ECB violations: 27
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Aug 14, 2007

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 · 3

BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 2J
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 50

Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered work stopped for application # x00889406 due to general contractor withdrawal. stop all work immediately & make the site safe. please contact borough commissioner at 718-960-4730.
Mar 17, 2026
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Borough commissioners office intent to revoke approval and permit # 240171407 and order to stop work immediately due to unauthorized use of applicants signature and seal.
Apr 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jan 27, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jan 23, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed

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Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jul 12, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2016)
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years(2015)
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an energy efficiency report in 2014 per ad. code sec. 28-308.4
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Feb 11, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Feb 11, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Feb 11, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Jul 13, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Jul 13, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - active
Public assembly none
Pa-public assembly none
Dec 6, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
N
Apr 26, 1994
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 28, 1993
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 23, 1992
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
2
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 27

Class - 1
Firefighter's service inoperable. accident inspection completed.
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain buildings exterior walls and/or appurtenances.-at time of inspection observed 2 cracked/broken windows at exposure 3(north elevation).-multiple loose flower pots on window sills at last floo
May 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Bc 3307.6.5 maintenance of sidewalk sheds. note=at the time of my inspection of a sws erected at exposure 4,i observed that the sws was not maintained as required. the top of the sws decking contain debris,garb
Jan 7, 2021 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures.such as shed,netting,etc-where required to protect and secure public safety from a documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 11/26/19 per 1 rcny 103-04.at time of ins
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Provide adequate safety measures,such as shed,netting,etc.-where required to protect and secure public safety-from a documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 11/26/19-as per 1rcny 103-04. at the time of inspec
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Provide adequate safety measures,such as shed,netting,etc.-where required to protect and secure public safety from a documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 11/26/19 as per 1rcny 103-04. at time of inspection
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.roof:step cracks at bulkhead. remedy:maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances. make safe/repair facade. provide adequate s
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical/examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807723.rem:submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewlk shed as required by code. sidewalk shed erected under job#240123683 alongexp1 & 3 had not adequate artificial illumination provided at area und
Dec 31, 2015 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remed
Dec 17, 2010
Resolve

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Class - 1
Sec-27,28bc-local law report filed as unsafe by architect/engineer.no amended report was filed unsafe conditions require safety provision for the public as per code 27-199d,ircny 32-03,b,5,i.no sidewalk shed,fe
Jan 12, 2010
Resolve
Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner/missing counterweights approved plans call for 1400 lbs on site only 980lbs/using u-bolts,should be using j-bolts/rem:discontinue use
Nov 20, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Oct 23, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Oct 23, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the department of build
Mar 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules and regulations
Mar 27, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10.05o02.11d06.16o02.35q03.39x10.41t07.60q03.77x10.77q03.05o02 clean car door saddle 35q03 install covers for electrical boxes on top of car 39x10 repair light on top of car 39q03 install guard for light on
Mar 4, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
39x10/52m07/60q03/77q03/77x10. 39x10 repair light top of car. 52m07 provide spin out for hoist ropes. 77q03 install guard for light under car. 77x10 repair light under car.
Dec 9, 2008
Resolve
Class - 2
02x10/39o02/39q03/52m07. 39q03 install guard for light on top of car. 52m07 provide spin out for hoist ropes.
Dec 9, 2008
Resolve
Class - 2
44h11/52m07/71q03/77x10. 52m07 provide spin out for hoist ropes 77x10 repair light under car
Dec 9, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02x10,10h11,40t07,59q03.
Feb 6, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11d06,28q03,40t07,59q03.28q03-replace door operator cover.
Feb 6, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work withut a permit. work noted: masonry block wall removed in diningroom aea. kitchen extended and new masonry wall constructed. remedy: obtain a permit.
May 3, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted new masonry block wall constructed approx 8'x16' high in dining arear or meeting room. remedy: file plan & obtain approval & permit /or restore back to legal prior condition.
Sep 24, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Operation of place of assembly without a current permit. remedy: obtain pa permit.
Feb 7, 1994
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: block wall removed in diningroom area. new masonry block wall constructed approx 8'*16' in diningroom. remedy: obtain permit and approved plans for work done.
Jun 23, 1992 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. masonary block wall removed in dining room area. new masonary block wall constructed approx 8 x 16 high in dining room area or meeting room. remedy: obtain a permit.
Sep 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built: 1963
Floors: 15
Residential units: 488
Building area: 463,680 ft²
Lot area: 246,700 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 201
Council district: 8
Block / lot: 2654 / 2
Assessed value: $13,053,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 720 Westchester Avenue

Who owns 720 Westchester Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 720 Westchester Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 720 Westchester 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 720 Westchester Avenue built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 720 Westchester Avenue?

It has 488 residential units.

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