971 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02715-0035Map
Owner of record: Westbert Realty Corp
971 Westchester Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Bronx, 10459. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Westbert Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 361 housing violations here, most recently on May 18, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 361
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 322
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 361
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18938021 issued 18-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washer dryer and car seat in public hall potentail hazard at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing bolts and nuts at fire escape
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed at east exterior wall at 5th story 2nd window from south at fire escape
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed at east exterior wall at 4th story 3rd window from south at fire escape
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed at east exterior wall at 3rd story second window from south at fire escape
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light bulb at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective guilotein effect/spring balance (lower sash) at fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (porcelain enamel) by method of reglaze finish at hathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at 5th story bulkhead , 5th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling and all walls at 5th story bulkhead , 5th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing return handle for bulkhead door , 5th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of removed refrigerator and furniture, household items at 5th floor landing leading at bulkhead , 5th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 5th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door , 5th story
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets at fire escape
May 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door missing at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve handle at radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at lowes sash,window at intemediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jan 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4B
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north, the kitchen , the 2nd room from north, the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 7, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 22
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted:accumulation of construction debris & garbage(wood sections plywood, tires etc). throughout (approx 30cby) vacant lot(open to the public) creating a hazardous condition. remedy: remove
May 24, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Jobsite fence defective noted: site fence is missing few sections at (kelly st) & westchester ave & is missing completely at side lot ribbons of premises to next properties at # 1006 kelly st and 971 at westche
May 24, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective noted:site fence is missing completely at side lot ribbons of premises to next properties at # 1006 kelly st & # 971 at westchester ave,creating a hazardous condition for the public.
Jan 30, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted:accumulated of construction debris & garage (wood sections, plywood,tires etc) thru-out vacant lot approx 30cb ydsremedy:remove all debris from site.
Jan 3, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted: job site fence on ground (kelly st) side approx 13 section on ground & approx 7 sections on ground (westchester ave). remedy: repair/ replace fence.
Aug 9, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted: vacant lot w/ a lot of debris & garbage (wood, masonry, tires plywood etc) thur-out site approx 30 cb yds. remedy:remove all debris from site.
Aug 9, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Jobsite fence defective: noted: westchester ave side have few (3 to 4)sections broken from 8' high wood fence & hole at sidewalk approx 2' wide x 4' high, kelly st side also has a hole 2' wide x 4' high.
Aug 9, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. noted: westchester ave side have 3 sections broken from 8ft high wood fence & hole at sidewalk approx. 2 ft wide x 4 ft high. kelly st side also has a hole approx. 2 ft wide x 4 ft hig
Apr 7, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted: site w/various debri (decorative liagstone, wood, masonry,, tires, garage, etc) throughout site. approx. 30 cubic yds. remedy: remove all debri from site.
Apr 7, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects noted: job site fence on ground on kelly st. side approx. 13 sections plot on ground, includes hinged gate. westchester ave near kelly st approx. 7 sections have fallen to grade & d
Apr 7, 2006
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Job site fence defective: has hole approx 2 x 4 ft at various location. also fence in 2 places at westchester ave have sections broken from 8ft high fence. remedy: repair and/or replace fence.
Nov 28, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted: various debris at site approx 30 yards of debris. remedy: remove debris from site.
Nov 28, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary sonstruction fence. remedy: obtain a permit.
Nov 28, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective:fence has hole approx 2 x 4 ft at various locations.also fence in 2 places at westchester avenue have sections broken from 8 ft high fence.remedy:repair and/or replace fence.
Jul 7, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defect noted:various debris at site.approx 30 yards of debris.remedy:remove debris from site.
Jul 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Job site fence defective. note: a section of the construction fence approx 14' wide and fronting kelly street was observed lying on the ground. also said fence in two places on westchester ave is less than 8' h
Mar 23, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective section of plywood fence on kelly street approx 4'x 8' and at perimeter of site on westchester ave approx 8'x 12' collapsed / missing job site fill with debris from demolition operation
Nov 28, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. work was done on apartment 3c. run approx 3' of gas line from meter to the stove. the gas meter is in the apartment, seal was broken. remedy: obtain a permit and call for inspect
Dec 19, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. work was done on apartment 3c on a gas line from gas meter that is in the aparemtn. seal was removed on gas meter. (3/4 line 3ft on piping) remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or
Oct 4, 2002 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is at the west side of bldg bricks are spalling and defetive and missing mortar joints at various location. at courtyard area. remedy: make all necessary repair
Aug 5, 2002 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit .work noted .constructed masonry wall approx6'x11'x8'high with door at cellar front east.remedy:obtain a permit.
May 18, 1992 · Penalty $140
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Aug 7, 1989 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 14,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,990 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2715 / 35
- Assessed value
- $562,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #209426, last renewed Apr 13, 2026.
Questions about 971 Westchester Avenue
Who owns 971 Westchester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Westbert Realty Corp.
Does 971 Westchester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 361 housing violations at this property.
Is 971 Westchester Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 95% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 971 Westchester Avenue built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 971 Westchester Avenue?
It has 19 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.