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817 Union Avenue

Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02666-0029Map

Owner of record: Polanco, Luis

817 Union Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10459. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Polanco, Luis. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on March 12, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
105
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 12, 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 · 105

  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. the entire building under vacate order number 260521, date 03/12/2026

    Mar 12, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plans and applications not filed to legalze the alternation of floor to ceiling partions with doors errected to create community kitchen, community bathroom and 4 b-rooms or restore to legal condition , 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of water for the wet sprinkler and/or standpipe system at at all stories at public hall

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 3rd room from north at east , 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from south at east, occupied by 1 adult , 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from north at east, occupied by 1 adult , 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at 4th room from north at east, occupied by 1 adult , 3rd story

    Mar 3, 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.

    Mar 2, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes conducive to pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls,ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and manage garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidence of live rats throughout apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical receptacle and all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at watercloset in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, east, west, and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door, 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door, 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprox 2 sq f north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15225615 issued 21-jun-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprox 2 sq f north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective saddle at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • 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

    B202 failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. at time of inspection, observed, the backyard is unlawfully using as a storage for more than 300 combustible item of tires., repair and/or replace

    Aug 18, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,788 ft²
Lot area
4,004 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
17
Block / lot
2666 / 29
Assessed value
$74,220
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 817 Union Avenue

Who owns 817 Union Avenue?

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

Does 817 Union Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.

Is 817 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 817 Union Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 817 Union Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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