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
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 · 105
- IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 3rd room from north at east , 3rd story
Mar 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from south at east, occupied by 1 adult , 3rd story
Mar 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from north at east, occupied by 1 adult , 3rd story
Mar 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 4th room from north at east, occupied by 1 adult , 3rd story
Mar 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.