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1401 Townsend Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02843-0031Map

Owner of record: Townsend Ave Corp

1401 Townsend Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Bronx, 10452. It has 40 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Townsend Ave Corp. HPD has recorded 269 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 38 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
269
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
110

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 3, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
38
About 95% of the building's 40 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 269

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at front yard

    Jun 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
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  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder , 2nd dropladder from east at fire escape, 1st section from east at south

    Jan 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods 2nd dropladder from east at fire escape, 1st section from east at south

    Jan 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 35, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 35

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 26, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ...... in the entrance located at apt 26, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 32

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 25

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 consisting of partition wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating additional room in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass in upper window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock assembly in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls. in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor. in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket, in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper and lower window sash at north wall public hall stairs leading to roof , 5th story

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5 sty. east 1 apt. 52 ( vacate #115091)

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5 sty. east 2 apt. 53 ( vacate #115091)

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5 sty. south 1 apt. 54 ( vacate #115091)

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 55

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 55

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • 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

    Mar 30, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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

    Apr 4, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Found that flue pipe has holes and flue pipe on other side need to be sealed or removed.after flue is fixed call the boiler divison to remove seal. ý212¨ 393-2784 to remover seal.

    Jan 5, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3l10,16b1,98bb5,99bb5,53h11,61t15,68b11,39o2. 3-phone not working.

    Dec 17, 2013 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments for alt-2.job#220123961 of which permit is active & applicant of record is requesting a letter of completion.non-conforming work

    Sep 20, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34759912h for work w/o permit. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.

    Feb 12, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a c/c for vio #34759912h. remedy: file c/c.

    Feb 12, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34759912h, issued 4.15.09 for "work w/o permit" apt #26. remedy: obtain permit.

    Sep 15, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w.o permit. floor to ceiling partition installed to create additional room in apt # 26- 2nd floor. interior partition that effects egress. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condit

    Apr 15, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit.work noted:at apt #26 the rear room(bedroom)has been altered.a partition was erected from floor to ceiling to divide the bedroom into 2 bedrooms.bedroom #1 has the radiator stand pipe & closet.

    Feb 23, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dwelling illegally converted from a 1 bedroom apt to a 2 bedroom apt.the bedroom on apt #26 was divided from a 1 bedroom to 2 bedroom by erecting a partition & providing 2 entry doors.remedy:discontinue illegal

    Feb 23, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: having installed a commercial stool w/ anselsystem in the cellar. remedy: obtain approvals & permit if feasible or restore premise to prior legal condition.

    Apr 27, 1999

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect sinking and defective floor in bathroom and bedroom in apt 24 of the second floor south section fo building remedy mke repairs in a dafe manner

    Nov 13, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 39

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 29

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 56

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 55

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1923
Floors
5
Residential units
40
Building area
45,470 ft²
Lot area
10,900 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2843 / 31
Assessed value
$2,563,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #204927, last renewed Nov 13, 2025.

Questions about 1401 Townsend Avenue

Who owns 1401 Townsend Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townsend Ave Corp.

Does 1401 Townsend Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 269 housing violations at this property.

Is 1401 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 38 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1401 Townsend Avenue built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1401 Townsend Avenue?

It has 40 residential units and 49 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.