1605 Townsend Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02847-0022Map
Owner of record: Townsend Realty Estates, LLC
1605 Townsend Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Bronx, 10452. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Townsend Realty Estates, LLC. HPD has recorded 454 housing violations here, most recently on July 24, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 454
- DOB violations
- 44
- ECB violations
- 61
- HPD complaints
- 870
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 454
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window exposed glasss pane at second window from west at north wall first story intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cracked plixe glass at upper and lower panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all compoment at all stories at 1st fire escape from south at east exterior wall at fire escape
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower and upper panel at building entranace door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all compoment at all stories at 2nd fire escape from south at east exterior wall at fire escape
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked lower glass window at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings, walls, and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at lower sash, at window in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock assembly at front entrance door to building
Mar 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain with lock at roof bulk head door
Oct 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom and buzzer return system at west wall in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
Aug 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door leading to vestibule , 1st story
Aug 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at radiator at west in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock assemblies at door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at ceramic wall tiles at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling inside closet at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling inside closet at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at electrical outlet at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, east wall, and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 44
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Aug 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Jul 11, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Mar 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p415
Apr 22, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p415
Jul 31, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
35# metarals unrelated to elev operation 73# restore elev to service so that a proper inspection can be made by this department
Sep 7, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
17 replace broken vision glass where necessary 17 replace missing vision panel where necessary 35 provide lights in motor room 35 remove enauthorized material from motor rm 73 reestore to service so a proper inspection may be made by an inspector from this dept
Sep 4, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 61
- Class - 1
At exposure 3 wall in disrepair with brick missing/delaminated/ spalling in multiple areas. parapets at exposure 3 and 4 also spalling and delaminating, causing a fall hazard to passage way below which can resu
Apr 17, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Top floor hall button inoperable. repair. provide braille numbered floor signs on all landings as needed.
Jan 12, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, violating conditions remain uncorrected. observed several missing bricks, decayed and fractured (decapitated) bricks, and missing
Dec 4, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35588736k issued on 7/29/2021, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certi
May 15, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Emergency phone in elevator not working, machinery in motor room leaking oil, clean up oil leak
Apr 17, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b and 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #907826. agg2 history of noncomp
Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. note: respondnet failure to comply prior summon #35675511p dated(01/11/24). at time of inspection, i observed objects(ac units/pots) on fire escapes a
Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to multiple holes, missing and broken bricks and missing mortar joints at exposure 4 exterior wall., repair and/replace
Feb 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. as noted exposure 1 objects on fire escape, exposure 2 cracked masonry and spalled masonry, exposure 3 spalled masonry, step cracks, damaged. mort
Jan 11, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807826.agg1 prior nov#37021674j under 2
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building walls & appurtenances.note:at the time of inspection observed (1)exposure#1,east elevation,multiple cracks at parapet area & fire escape anchoir points(2)exposure#4,north e
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:at the time of inspection view at exposure 1 east elevation item stove at 2 floor fire escape landing.at exposure 3 west elevation flower pots observed at fi
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted;at time of inspection view at exp #1 east elevation item store at 2nd floor fire escape landing and also at exp #3 west elevation flower pots observed at fi
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807826.agg1:prior nov 37013118z under
Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
1 by pass reverse phase relay on controller .
Dec 19, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
(r/c)08.v.01,37.i.10,41.i.10,77.q.03,68.m.07,52.v.07,53.u.07,26.b.11,4.b.07,25.m.07,40.b.06=recurring condition (08) elevator not level (37) repair overhead room door (41) repair machine room door (77) missing
Mar 21, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807826. remedy: submit required technical report
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
97x10. repair & restore to service.
Sep 12, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
68b07,69m07. 68b07-logbook no logging for the past 3 month; 69m07- missing code data plates on tag.
Sep 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
U-05a10,68b07,37i10,42q03,56y13,cu42z07. 05-door zone restrictor alterted/inoperative.this device ensures safety of elevator passenger/rep air and call (212) 393-2435 to return to service; 69-provide maintenan
Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, service equipment elevator as per bc 3001.2 & 27-987. dob records show the only elevator in bldg as active. upon insp the device is found to be out of s
Dec 10, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain in code compliant manner.service equipment. elevators as per bc 3001.2 and 27-987. dob records show the only elevator in building as active. upon inspection the device is found to be
Aug 12, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10. dob records show the only elevator is the bldg, upon insp the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny 11-02. this elevator provides service to approx 200 tenants in
Jul 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10. entire device return to service. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, service elevator as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. dob records show the only elevator in bldg as active. upon insp the device i
Jun 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10,9h10. 97x10-failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner; service equipment elevator per bc 3001.2; 27-987. dob recods shows the only elevator device in bldg as active. upon inspection the device is
Jun 7, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use. 08v01,16i11,21d06,16x10,11b07,25m07,41l10,57bb11. (08)off level flr stops, stopping between flrs.(16)damage hoistway entrances @ basement,lobby,1st,2nd,3rd,5th flrs replace.(21)unsecured interlocks.(
Jun 1, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
05a10,11c10,40p16,37p16,70p16. 05a10-cb door restrictor is been tampered with (repair); 11l10-car button not working (repair).
Apr 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
16i11,9h11. 16-replace lobby and 1st 2nd 3rd 5th floor hall door's and beck and basement door and beck.
Mar 31, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10. failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. equipment elevator as per bc 3001.28 37-987 dob records show the only elevatorin building as active. upon inspection, the device is found to be out
Mar 23, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97v01,97p16. 97v10-car not level, adjust; 97p16-no access to 5th and 6th floor. provide access.
Dec 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
97r07 illegal operation of device. device #2p415 operating w/o certificate of compliance.
Nov 19, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
16x10.-5th fl hoistway its been blocked out more than 3 months as per tenants repair back to service immediately.
Apr 2, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
52b14,67l10,61l11,20q03,20o02,16j01,35q06,71b07.52b14 hoist ropes insufficient car not reaching finals must shorten/67l10 communication in car defective must repair/61l11 main disconnect defective must replace
Jun 27, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 29, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide safety measures(sidewalk shed)to protect public from hazardous condition.unsafe fisp tech report filed for cycle 6 on 7/18/10.rem:provide safety measures,sidewalk shed where required;replace
Aug 24, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. 36015606k. remedy: file an amended report following
May 27, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
Dec 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
Sep 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial law 11/98 report.file an amended report following remedial repair of the su
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dept of bldg rules and regulat
Nov 27, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations
Jan 30, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior ceiling plaster in apt 3d is bulging down& has crack in master bedroom only. 3 x 3. remedy: maintain defected ceiling @ above location.
Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/ commissioners order for work w/o a permit vi#34568122l issued 04-17-07 is still existing in apt 3d partitions still up making a bedroom. remedy: comply w/ commissioners order obtain permits
Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m7/15m7/55y10/51h11/43h10/66o2/8v10/31h10/.8v10-adjust fl stops where needed.31h10-car shoes are worn.
Jun 19, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/out permit.work noted:at apartment# 5b,a partition was erected at livingroom to divide room & create a bedroom.apartment# 3d, 2 partions were erected & a door was installed to create a room at livingroom
Apr 17, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sing that shall read (in case of fire use stairs unless other wise instructed )at the elevator bank on floor 2 to 6 failure to provide 3 inch minimum high numerical sign indi
Nov 24, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39q07/12q03/59b10/85bb05/15l07/03m07/83o02/33m07/21d06/55y13/51b07/29m07/30m07 39-q-07 provide guard above machine in machine room 85-bb-05 file and perfrom 5yr test 33-m-07 provide missing covers in hoistway
Jul 21, 2004 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3d6/3#9/8v1/10m7/12d6/15m7/16t7/16h11/21d6/24x10/31h11/39p16/52u15/66o2/83o2/84m7.(3)car panels not served(3)remove damage manual handle inside the car.(8)not level with landing.(10)missing car doors gibs.(12)m
Jan 7, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
12,q,03 59,x,10 85,u,05 86,u,05 15,l,07 03,m,07 36,r,10 36,i,10 66,0,02 33,0,02 83,u,15 21,d,06 55,y,10 51,b,07 10,h,10 15l7 post certificate in car as per code 27 36r10 electrical wiring 36i10 door lock 83615
Dec 1, 2003 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l7 33p16 36r10 39p16 85u5 83x10 15l7=post certificate in car as per code 27-1004a or 27-1004b 36r10= electrical wiring 83x10=make repairs and restore to service for a full inspection by this department.
Jul 18, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 33,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2847 / 22
- Assessed value
- $1,103,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #200297, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.
Questions about 1605 Townsend Avenue
Who owns 1605 Townsend Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townsend Realty Estates, LLC.
Does 1605 Townsend Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 454 housing violations at this property.
Is 1605 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1605 Townsend Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1605 Townsend Avenue?
It has 36 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.