1240 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02757-0010Map
Owner of record: Prc Westchester Avenue LLC
1240 Westchester Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10459. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Prc Westchester Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 244 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 244
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 385
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 · 244
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom from north, the 1st room from north at west, the 5th room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the 3rd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30sq ft at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective burnt out (outlet) at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5k, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 5K
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet continous running (water) at water cliset in the bathroom located at apt 5k, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 5K
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 20, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective repair defective latch set at door from vestibule to 1st story public hallway
Dec 25, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door from vestibule to 1st story public hallway
Dec 25, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sensor installed on light fixture at ceiling at 1st story at public hall
Nov 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assemblys at door from vestibule to 1st story at public hall
Nov 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch] door from street to vestibule at 1st story at public hall
Nov 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinge] door to 4th story public hall west section at public hall
Nov 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped radiator valve at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts south 2 apartment # 3c under vacate order # 258616 ( posted date 8/14/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and latch set at door at vestibule leading to public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule leading to public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at south wall ( approx 4 sq.ft), north wall ( approx 1 sq.ft) and ceiling ( approx 1 sq.ft) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at compactor closet, 4th story
Aug 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts south 2 apartment # 2c under vacate order # 258616 ( posted date 8/14/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 5J
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 5J
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated locking device insatalled on entrance door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, section at south
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3E
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, section at south
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3E
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (latch ) at vestibule door 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock assembly at vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor door at public hall, 4th story
Aug 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, section at south
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 15, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p5124
Dec 18, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p5124
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p5124
Jun 29, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p5124
May 12, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p5124
Aug 12, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)replace missing handrail elevator-(74)properly secure smoke hole grateing
Mar 19, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Class 1 violation issued rts,/ upon inspection of elevator it was found to be out -of -service as per 1rcny 11-02, restore to service immediately, then contact nycdob of service restore,
Sep 27, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
26-d-06,25-m-07,57-bb-11,56-y-13,17-b-10,52-b-14,16-i-10=(26) property secured top of emergency (25) provide fore signage at all floors (57) provide new fire extinguisher (56) seal hoist machine (17) bend tab (
Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use+05-l-10,40-p-16,29-m-07,70-o-02,25-m-07=(1) cease use item 05-l-# repair defective door restrictor and contatc nyc dob for re inspection to restore to service (2) 40-p# provide keys for inspection
Oct 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain required egress passage width.noted:window air conditioners installed in apt 4f & 5f along bryant ave frontage partially obstruct.reduce fire edcape passage
Sep 8, 2018 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
68b07,59u15,100m07,52u15,29q03,39o02. 68 no detail provided this year 2016 maintenance log;59 perform brake service, tag, and log detail;100provide controller prints;52 providing missing hoist rop data tag;29 i
May 10, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
05n10.2r 05n10 repair gate switch by passed elevator c.u only elevatorin bldg repair call dob elevator inspection for reinspection 212 566-5544
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
24x10/100x10/ 24-x-10=indicators in car and hallway 100-x-10=fireman service phase i.
Nov 10, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,22i,35o,57o,55x,15l,07l,15m,03x,54m,31q,75u,#35o-02=oil on motor room floor #15l-11=door not self closing main floor #15m7=numbers inside hoistway doors all floors #3x11=indicators and direction signal ligh
Mar 3, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - General
Cabinet
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 4, 2026 · Apt 2J
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 54
- Building area
- 47,540 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,943 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2757 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,856,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #201712, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 1240 Westchester Avenue
Who owns 1240 Westchester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prc Westchester Avenue LLC.
Does 1240 Westchester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 244 housing violations at this property.
Is 1240 Westchester Avenue 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 1240 Westchester Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1240 Westchester Avenue?
It has 54 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.