942 Rev James Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02698-0002Map
Owner of record: Kavod Co INC
942 Rev James Polite Ave is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10459. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kavod Co INC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2025. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 137
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 · 93
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at first window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at grout at east, south and at west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items such as furniture, bicycles at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025
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 , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''942''
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and its assembly at building entrance door ( from street to vestibule) , 1st story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household garbage and debris at fire escape at building rear [ east wall ] cellar story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vertical crack at concrete west wall at cellar front areaway
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway at cellar building front [ consisting of garbages and debris ]
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range installed in kitchen created at illegal cellar east 1 apartment
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections behind the walls and under the floors in kitchen and bathroom created at illegal cellar east 1 apartment
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a gutter water pipe permanent installed protruding at fire escape at cellar story at fire escape rear building [ east wall ]
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide properly trapped, sewer connected, rain leader so as to provide proper drainage and file an application for approval before doing the work at rear building fire escape
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household garbage and debris at fire escape at building rear [ east wall ] 1st story story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household garbage and debris at fire escape at building rear [ east wall ] 2nd story story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fully decended to ground dropladder at rear building fire escape
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing welded and eroded gusset plate (missing) at west and south return rail at building rear fire escape cellar story
Jun 22, 2024
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
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17066788 issued 22-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Aug 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the unsanitary concrete floor at front yard
Aug 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at first story public hall
Jul 31, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor and stairs leading to the rear yard.
Jul 31, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap pit at basment
Mar 13, 2019
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.
Oct 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling's and wall's throughout, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balluster at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
W/o a permit. noted: at cellar - full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & 2 bdrms. water & waste lines installed for 3 pc bthrm, residential sink at kitchen area. gas line installed for stove. electrical wiring installed for branch circuits, lights & outlets.
Oct 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Residence converted from a 2 to 3 family nfp dwelling. noted: cellar created & occupied as a class 'a' apt with 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with gas stove, residential sink: 2 bdrms.
Oct 1, 2024
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
: residents converted from a 2 to 3 family dwelling. noted: cellar created and occupied as a class 'a' apt with 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with gas stove, residential sink: 2 bdrms. hrp issued 10/01/24 badge#2924, res
Jan 14, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
: w/o a permit. noted: at cellar- full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & 2 bdrms.. hrp issued 10/01/24 badge#2924, obtain all permits; obtain permit
Jan 14, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
: w/o a permit noted: cellar electrical wiring installed for branch circuits, lights & outlets. hrp issued 10/01/24 badge#2924, obtain permit; obtain permit
Jan 14, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 2nd flr common hall - accumulation of personal belongings consisting of bikes, boxes, buckets, etc., creating obstruction to emergency egress t
Jan 14, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of building records. illegally created class "a" apartment at cellar, with full bathroom and kitchen. 2nd means of egress present. vacate not warra
Jun 22, 2024
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:the fire escape ladder & balconies @ rear of bldg are signigicautly rusted.rem:repair defects maintain bldg.
Dec 23, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg interior defect there are cracks at both kitchen and bedroom walls the cracks are above and below the window header and sill there is also water damage in those areas fire escape needs
Aug 10, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Cabinet
May 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 28, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,409 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,480 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2698 / 2
- Assessed value
- $57,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #712629, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 942 Rev James Polite Ave
Who owns 942 Rev James Polite Ave?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kavod Co INC.
Does 942 Rev James Polite Ave have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 942 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 942 Rev James Polite Ave built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 942 Rev James Polite Ave?
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.