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1591 Townsend Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02847-0025Map

Owner of record: Suraj Realty 1 Corp.

1591 Townsend Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10452. It has 45 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Suraj Realty 1 Corp.. HPD has recorded 374 housing violations here, most recently on May 25, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 44 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
374
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
988

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 25, 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
44
About 98% of the building's 45 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 · 374

  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    May 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and it's assemblies at building's entrance door (from street to vestibule) , 1st story

    May 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building's entrance door (from street to vestibule) , 1st story

    May 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''n'', 1st from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 9C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''n'', 1st from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''s'', 1st from east at south

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''n'', 1st from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 9D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''1591'', at north

    May 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north wall, intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''1591'', at north

    May 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''1591'', 1st from west at north

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1591'', 1st from east at south

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6a, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''1591'', 1st from east at south

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1591'', 1st from east at south

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 8a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 8A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 8C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 8C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the 2nd room from north located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 8C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 8C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly at building entrance door [from courtyard to public hall] at 1st story

    Dec 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective spring hinge in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hole/cracked at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser ( on north wall) in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall (water in outlet) in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor raised and buldging in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Jan 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall 3rd story intermediate landing at public hall stairs

    Jan 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 5th story intermediate landing at north wall at public hall stairs

    Jan 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door at south wall leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2023

    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, 2023

    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, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    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, 2022

    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, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Mar 18, 2006

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification. -10 parapets panels missing form shed-compl#2163183-rock scaffolding will be on site later today to fix shed,rock scaffolding did not remove parapet panels & was

    Aug 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept. of bldgs records or c of oillegal occupancy noted note at basement level left side rear, arranged (w/o sitting) for occupancy as a temple (place of worship) remedy:di

    Mar 18, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted at basement level rear left side full height partitions wall erected 2 x 4 wood studs and plywood creating a subdivision. remedy: remove all illegal partitions or obtain a permit if

    Mar 18, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted:(1)at basement constructed partition bathroom and kitchen at the northeast section of basement and arrangedto be occupied as an apartment (2) at the south west section of basem

    Mar 8, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #545-1925 legla use:basement to illegal use : arranged t obe occupied as church and 2 apartments church is located at the south east corner of

    Mar 8, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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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 (C1)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
45
Building area
36,200 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2847 / 25
Assessed value
$790,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #200875, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 1591 Townsend Avenue

Who owns 1591 Townsend Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Suraj Realty 1 Corp..

Does 1591 Townsend Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 374 housing violations at this property.

Is 1591 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 44 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 45 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1591 Townsend Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1591 Townsend Avenue?

It has 45 residential units.

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