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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 69

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox 3 at entrance , 1st story

    Aug 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.