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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 7, 2025

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 · 93

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of fully decended to ground dropladder at rear building fire escape

    Jun 22, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Jun 22, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the unsanitary concrete floor at front yard

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at first story public hall

    Jul 31, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap pit at basment

    Mar 13, 2019

    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.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balluster at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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

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.