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821 Union Avenue

Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02666-0027Map

Owner of record: Polanco, Luis

821 Union Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10459. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Polanco, Luis. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 9 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Open — Info 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 3, 2024

    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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 3, 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 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 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 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 5, 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
  • 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 12, 2018

    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.

    Nov 14, 2017

    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 31, 2016

    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 5, 2015

    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 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock on door in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard & court basement.

    Jun 7, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof.

    Jun 7, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 19, 2010

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. noted; building has been observed having unlawfully using the rear yard of the building as a storage for more than 300 combustible items of tires. storage o

    Aug 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. at time of inspection, observed, the backyard is unlawfully using as a storage for more than 200 combustible item tires., repair and/or replace

    Aug 18, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.improper exit/exitaccess doorway arrangement per bc 1014.2;27-361.observed fire escape are located @ rear rooms @ 2nd fl & 3rd fl which have doors & locks.rem

    Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.use of prohibited hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) noted:on 2nd and 3rd fl of bldg, most doors have both locks and bolt locks. remedy:provide legal hardware

    Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order from the comm's.occupancy observed @ 2nd & 3rd fl of the bldg is contrary to vacate order#17/2010.rem comply w/ the order of the comm's

    Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a cofc w/the dob for open ecb notice of vio#34856487k,34812301z & 34812300r.rem:comply w/the comm's order to file cofc w/thedob.

    Dec 10, 2010 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions noted in nov #348123012 work w/o a permit erected full height partitions to create sro's flr 1,2,&

    Jun 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. the certificate of occupancy#59174 indicateshouse to be a 3 family dwelling with one family on each fl,1,2 and 3fl

    Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,450

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: partitions were erected between the room on each fl to create separate rooms for renting there are no livingrooms or dining rooms @ any fl each room had locking devices on exterior

    Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 25, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2004 · 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
2,394 ft²
Lot area
2,610 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
17
Block / lot
2666 / 27
Assessed value
$54,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220795, last renewed Nov 7, 2023.

Questions about 821 Union Avenue

Who owns 821 Union Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Polanco, Luis.

Does 821 Union Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 821 Union 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 821 Union Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 821 Union 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.