1696 Monroe Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02791-0039Map
Owner of record: Batista Contreras, Alejandro
1696 Monroe Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10457. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Batista Contreras, Alejandro. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 56
- 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 - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
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 22, 2024
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 3, 2024
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 16, 2023
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.
Mar 17, 2023
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal ladder leading to the roof in scuttle ladder closet. ( currently wooden one in place)
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls of scuttle ladder closet
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at all stories
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical wall cover at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electric receptacles, switches and lights in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 2 adults in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 1 adult and 1 child in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by one adult in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 1 adult in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3 family multiple dwelling illegally converted to 6 family dwelling by converting 2nd & 3rd stories into s.r.o.'s( 3 rooms on 3rd floor , 2 rooms on 2nd floor )
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Nov 2, 2022
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 stud and sheetroock walls erected from floor to ceiling encompassing the public hall into the apartment #3 on 3rd floor.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · 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.
Feb 17, 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.
Feb 17, 2022
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.
Apr 5, 2021
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 5, 2021
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 28, 2019
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 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrade, at landing at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or building department of record. illegally altered "sro" apartment/rooms created at 2nd and 3rd floors. no vacate warranted. remedy: discontinue the illegal use
Nov 2, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,028 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 2791 / 39
- Assessed value
- $46,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #227813, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.
Questions about 1696 Monroe Avenue
Who owns 1696 Monroe Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Batista Contreras, Alejandro.
Does 1696 Monroe Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 1696 Monroe 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 1696 Monroe Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1696 Monroe Avenue?
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.