1505 Townsend Avenue

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

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 observed rat droppings in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 4th apartment from south at west

Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5B

Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at 1st and 2nd fire escapes from north at west exterior wall at fire escape

Aug 19, 2026

Provide a mirror in self-service elevator arranged so as to enable a person entering, to view inside of elevator number 2p2371

Aug 19, 2026

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 7th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6A

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 7th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6A

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 7 sq.ft at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 7th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6A

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 5sq.ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 7th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6A

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 7th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6A

Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guide at second stack from north at west exterior wall rear of building at fire escape

Jul 31, 2026

Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guide at first stack from north at west exterior wall rear of building at fire escape

Jul 31, 2026

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 5th story

Jul 23, 2026

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

Jul 21, 2026

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

Jul 21, 2026

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the foyer located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective kitchen cabnits under sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling of closet in the foyer located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub and washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 5B

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

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

Jul 18, 2026

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at west wall and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

Refit closet door at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5B

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

Nov 14, 2016

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Jan 13, 2016

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Dec 16, 2015

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 9, 2015

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

Mar 3, 2015

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

Jun 6, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

May 13, 2014

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

Mar 31, 2014

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

Jun 3, 2013

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 2, 2013

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 16, 2012

Unsafe local law report filed

Feb 17, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 28, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 24, 2008

Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

Nov 30, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 20, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 20, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 25, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 13, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 14, 2006

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 6, 2006

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 25, 2005

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Oct 1, 2005

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 24, 2005

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Nov 19, 2004

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Apr 21, 2004

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 13, 2004

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 11, 2003

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Mar 21, 2003

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 19, 2003

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 18, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Feb 19, 2002

2p2371

Feb 15, 2002

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Mar 8, 2001

2p2371

Feb 14, 2001

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 7, 2000

2p2371

Nov 19, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 9, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 17, 1993

No ventilation in the gas meter bank room, located in the basement , repair and/or replace

Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $312

Noted: observed at roof bulkhead, both roof fireproof self closing doors do no self close, do not doors stay open, also at ground floor level, exit door leading out to 172 street do not self-close., repair/rep

Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $312

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting fo exits,exit discharges or public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.noted:at 66h,5th,1st & basement stories corridors emergency exit li

Apr 29, 2019 · Penalty $625

Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed in the boiler room in the cellar water leaking from the ceiling constantlyand causing the ceiling to crumble and fall. remedy:repair and/or repl

Apr 29, 2019 · Penalty $312

Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed in aroom on the 1st fl where the main gas meter is located another room w/gas meter banks excessive storage. remedy: repair and/or replace

Apr 29, 2019 · Penalty $312

Exit door not self closing.noted:at basement level emergency exit doors @north & south sections not self closing in addition bulkhead doors @ both north & south section not self closing.rem:repair/replace door

Apr 29, 2019 · Penalty $625

Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in violation #35335410p issued on 06/21/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded for illeg

Dec 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35335410p issued on 6/21/18and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy: comply with

Oct 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

29.m.7,56.y.10,56.y.2,52.b.10,45.m.7,57.b.11,70.m.7:(29,m,7)door operator missing cover.(56,y,10)oil leak machine.(56,y,2)clean machine oil leak .(52,b,10)cable guard not secure.(45,y,2)governor 5 year test ta

Sep 25, 2018

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35335410p issued 06/21/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

Sep 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35335260z issued on 06-13-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for c of c,obstructed passageway. remedy: comply w/comm's order

Aug 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35335410p issued on 06-21-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. multiple dwellings converted maintain or occupied w/3 or more

Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35335411r issued on 06-21-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway c of c disappro

Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $625

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway note at apt 6g fire exit door sealed shut with paint and duct tape, also storing a/c unit and other cooking veggie tand and table. rmdy: remove obstruction.

Jun 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

Multiple dwelling converted maintained or occpied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the c/o or official records. records #210607 show to be 73 class a units now the have 80 uni

Jun 21, 2018 · Penalty $15,000

Work w/o permit. work noted: at apt 6g erected full height partitions to create a bedroom with plywood and two by fours and installing a door with locking device. rmdy: obtain permit or restore premises to prio

Jun 21, 2018 · Penalty $500

Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. noted: in apt# 5g, in the kitchen area, the door that is the 2nd means of egress is shut tight & wont open. leaving only one way out. rem: remove obstruction.

Jun 13, 2018 · Penalty $312

B254,50a,59b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i,50j. as per class (b254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain; 50a-boiler leaking at back; 50b-fire door at back not closed; 50c-flue pipe sections not correct metal gaug

May 23, 2018 · Penalty $312

Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807825. remedy: submit required technical report

May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

66x10cu; 39o2,61b10. 66x10- emergency brake/rope gripper repair; 39o2-top of car dirty (cigarette butts all over top of car) clean; 61b10-main line disconnect would not reset showing fault rope gripper

Apr 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

67x10,14m07,52m07,53m07,78h14. 67x10-rmdy repair car phone; 14m07-rmdyprovide in car mirror; 52m07-rmdy: provide hoist ropes tag; 53m07-rmdyprovide governor ropes tag; 48h14-rmdy: shorten tension weight.

Nov 26, 2017

Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner service equipment boiler.observed in cellar in boiler room the boiler leaking water from the bottom of its back plate continuosly and flood areas of the

Nov 3, 2017 · Penalty $250

Exit door not self closing. noted: observed at roof level north roof exit door is not seof closing,door remains in the open position due to missing &/or defective door closing hardware. remedy: repair/replace

Nov 3, 2017

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors,per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: observed existing emergency light packs at 6th fl above apt#6e,5th floor

Nov 3, 2017

Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: observed at the exiterior of roof bulkhead(south)step cracks,brick seperation above roof door,cracks extends from lintel upto top edge of bulkhead.

Nov 3, 2017

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: observed at gas meter room(meter banks),holes & openings in concrete ceiling slab exposing sub flooring(wooden)of

Nov 3, 2017

An unlawful act. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. failure to correct & certify ecb#35271239y issued on 6-19-17 for not having gfci protection on a circuit in a wet location. also ecb#35271241n

Aug 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35236096m issued on 4/21/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commis

Jul 5, 2017 · Penalty $400

Failure to grand electrical systems. observed no conduit water ground clamp or conductor connected to bldg water service pipe as required toproperly provide grounding to electrical service systems. remedy: comp

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

Sec. 401.1 misc violations gas piping not labeled observed on 6-19-17 at above address gas piping throughout basement not labeled. remedy: comply w/summons.

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $400

Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection observed on roof level,step cracks in bricks of exterior roof bulkhead(south)above roof door. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $250

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-391. noted: existing emergency light packages on the 5th & 6th fl,1st fl next to apt

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $250

Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,materials,apparatus,devices,appliance or wiring in use. observed no gfci protection for outlet in a wet location unsecured pipes,opem meter bank service switche

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

Electrical work w/o a permit. observed installation of emt conduit throughout basement gas meter room to(junetion)box,non fused disconnect & booster system. also noted installation of lights on ceilings through

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $800

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed on 6-19-17 at above address excessive storage in the gas meter room. remedy: repair &/or replace.

Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $250

20i11,67x10. 20i11-lobby floor hoistway door vision panel is broken replace/67x10-cab phone needs repairing its' not working.

May 3, 2017

02x10,99m07,16l01,05a10. 02x10-cab phone not working; 98m07-5year test tag is missing provide; 16l01-landing 5 hoistway door needs to be fixed; 05a10-cab door restrictor needs to be repaired; its been altere

Apr 24, 2017 · Penalty $250

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed excessive storage in gas meter rooms on 1st fl contrary to the requirements of the f.g.c. appendix e-e31. remedy: repair &/or replace.

Apr 21, 2017 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at roof,bricks crack,lose and missing mortar at chimney. rem:maintain exterior bldg noted

Apr 21, 2017 · Penalty $500

Electrical work w/o a permit. observed in hallways 1st-6th fls: the removal of existing fluorescent light bulb fixtures & new installation of ceiling mount medium base type light fixtures prior to obtaining a

Apr 21, 2017