1685 Townsend Avenue

Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02848-0022Map

1685 Townsend Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10453. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Maldonado, Emmanuel. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 3 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 28
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 15

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed

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CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical system from breaker panel to ceiling fixtures and wall outlets. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at ceiling light fixture in the 5th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color approximstely 60 sq ft at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak collasped ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close
General
Janitor/super
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close
Electric
Power outage
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Electric
Power outage
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close

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Electric
No lighting
Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Electric
Wiring
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,436 ft²
Lot area: 3,325 ft²
Zoning: R8
Community board: 205
Council district: 14
Block / lot: 2848 / 22
Assessed value: $59,520
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #715386, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 1685 Townsend Avenue

Who owns 1685 Townsend Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Maldonado, Emmanuel.

Does 1685 Townsend Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 1685 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1685 Townsend Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1685 Townsend Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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