788 Dawson Street
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02701-0031Map
Owner of record: Rivera, Johnny
788 Dawson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1897 in Bronx, 10455. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rivera, Johnny. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 5, 2024. 2 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 38
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective holes in metal cornice at building front at cornice
Apr 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 2
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.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 28, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2015
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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly balanced lower sash at window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin to supports in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandscent light required. light fixture present.
Nov 5, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partition erected dividing apt. into two class ''a'' apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plates thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling & walls in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
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 west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.
Jan 12, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents (rats) evidence seen in the entire apartment located at apt 1wa, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2004 · Apt 1WA
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the community kitchen located at public parts, 1st story
Jun 24, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story
Apr 29, 2003 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the dropped tile ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 12, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the eastwall & southwall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 12, 2002 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 12, 2023
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 1992
Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Oct 27, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 27, 1989
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 7, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit.work note:@ exposure 1 & 2,a small concrete masonry units(cmu) shed was erected on the property line the cmu-shed is approx. 4'-0"x7'-0"x7'-0".remedy:obtain permit if feasable & or remove shed.
Oct 18, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit constructed a masonary structure approx 40 feet x15 feet x8feet is the rear of property remedy obtian approved plans and permit from this department if feasible or remove illegal structure
Mar 18, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: constructed a wood and masonry structure approx 20'x15'x12' attached to a masonry dwelling at rear. remedy: file plans and obtain approvals and plans from this dept.
May 18, 1992 · Penalty $285
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit constructing a wood+masonry structure approx 20'x15'x12' attached to a masonry dwelling at rear. remedy: file plans and obtain a permit fro this dept.
Jun 1, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 12, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
Jun 23, 2004 · Apt 1WA
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 22, 2003 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1897
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2701 / 31
- Assessed value
- $59,760
- Landmark / historic district
- Longwood Historic District
HPD registration #212499, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.
Questions about 788 Dawson Street
Who owns 788 Dawson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rivera, Johnny.
Does 788 Dawson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 788 Dawson Street 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 788 Dawson Street built?
City records list 1897 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 788 Dawson Street?
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.