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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 269
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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
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.
Nov 15, 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
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.
Nov 3, 2022
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.
Feb 18, 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 18, 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.
Apr 5, 2021
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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 14, 2017
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 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.