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1585 Townsend Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02847-0029Map

Owner of record: Nsa 2015 Housing Development Fund Corpor Ation

1585 Townsend Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10452. It has 49 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Nsa 2015 Housing Development Fund Corpor Ation. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 49 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
90
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
89

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 3, 2026

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

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
49
About 100% of the building's 49 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 · 90

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter top at base cabinet sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter top at base cabinet sink in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling, in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified on time
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock, in the entrance located at apt 4i, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 4I

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter balance lower sash fire escape window located at apt 5c, 5th story, apartment at west

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at all rusted baseboard heaters in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 4H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4i, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable the lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 26

  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9b unsafe report filed

    Feb 21, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 1, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 1, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 25, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 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

    Mar 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p251

    Nov 19, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Sep 27, 1978

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #907827. remedy: file acceptable report.

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls & appurtenances.as noted:at time of inspection observed exp #4 north elevation cracks in stucco work at 5th & 6th fl windows surround & at window sill.vertical crack

    Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:at time of inspection observed air conditions at fire escape landing also observed others objects at some landing exposure 2 south elevation.rem:remove obstr

    Feb 21, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:at time of inspection observed air conditioners at fire escape landing & other objects at exp #2 south elevation.remedy:remove obstructions

    Feb 8, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3307.6.2.3 failure to maintain sidewalk shed in order. noted: at time of inspection several cross braces are loose/detached, light fixture is out of order on townsend avenue side. rem: maintain sidewalk shed in

    Dec 22, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building east elevation,exposure #1 observe blocks of wood under a/c unit,west elevation,exposure #3 observe blocks of wood under a/c units;south elevation exposure #2 observe step

    Jul 13, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this departmetn indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. rem: file an amended report following remedial

    May 22, 2009

    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 remedy:file an amended report following remedial of

    Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    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. remedy: file an amended report following remedial

    May 9, 2008 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    10i12,28h12,57o2. -10 car button panel light fixture damaged, 28 guideshoes worned, -57 pit dirty

    Apr 22, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 5I

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5I

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
49
Building area
47,797 ft²
Lot area
10,500 ft²
Zoning
R8A
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2847 / 29
Assessed value
$1,797,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #201188, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 1585 Townsend Avenue

Who owns 1585 Townsend Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nsa 2015 Housing Development Fund Corpor Ation.

Does 1585 Townsend Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 1585 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 49 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 49 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1585 Townsend Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1585 Townsend Avenue?

It has 49 residential units and 51 units in total.

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