1251 Rev James Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02694-0024Map
Owner of record: 1251 Rev James LLC
1251 Rev James Polite Ave is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1907 in Bronx, 10459. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1251 Rev James LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 69
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less ten 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical wall switch at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble floor saddle in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less ten 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18766818 issued 06-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door knob in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door knob in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox 3 at entrance , 1st story
Aug 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east, the 4th room from north at east, the 2nd private hallway from north, the 3rd room from north at east located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt APT3
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 at east, the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west, the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx, 6 sq. ft, unkeyed sheetrock ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 18, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 2022
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). additional require within 15 feet of sleeping room located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector additional require within 15 feet of sleeping room located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frame at scuttle opening ( open to the element ) in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Nov 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
1 hand sink and related hot and cold water and waste line installed on the 1st floor of a & f deli without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit
Aug 6, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: 1) accordingto nyc mechanical code ch 4,section mc401,article 401.5.2 exhaust air discharge shall be at least 10ft above sidewalk & discharge from 1st
Sep 4, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. @time of insp i observed a hand sink installed w/related hot & cold and waste lines. without a permit at a&f gourmet deli corp on ground floor. remedy: obtain permit.
Aug 6, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. re-installation of plumbing materials per pc 102.c; 27-902. @time of insp i observed pvc waste piping used to drain 2 sinks & 1 laundry on the ground flr @a&f gou
Aug 6, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 31
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 31
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 31
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,515 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,524 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2694 / 24
- Assessed value
- $453,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #227043, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 1251 Rev James Polite Ave
Who owns 1251 Rev James Polite Ave?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1251 Rev James LLC.
Does 1251 Rev James Polite Ave have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 1251 Rev James Polite Ave 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 1251 Rev James Polite Ave built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1251 Rev James Polite Ave?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.