1561 Selwyn Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02819-0024Map
Owner of record: Betancourt, Juan
1561 Selwyn Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10457. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Betancourt, Juan. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on March 30, 2012. 33 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 63
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 · 34
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north and south walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped rediator shut off valve in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective radiator in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak water leak over ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective defective radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window balance at lower sash in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at washbasin in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at floor in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extention cord from bsmt to 1st sty at basement
Feb 10, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit , in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit , in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit , in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit , in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit , in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg. dept records. 1st story apt. is being use as a rooming unit. a total of six (6) rooms being rented out separtely. remedy: restore to prior legal condition.
Dec 16, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records former one family on the the first floor as now arranged ti be occupied as an sro with 6 rms doors equipment with padlocks remedy discontinue unlawful occ
Aug 9, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 4, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 4, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt BUILD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt BUILD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 00
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,166 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,970 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2819 / 24
- Assessed value
- $63,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1561 Selwyn Avenue
Who owns 1561 Selwyn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Betancourt, Juan.
Does 1561 Selwyn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 1561 Selwyn 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 1561 Selwyn Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1561 Selwyn Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.