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1723 Townsend Avenue

Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02849-0028Map

Owner of record: 1711-1723 Townsend Ave HDFC

1723 Townsend Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10453. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1711-1723 Townsend Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 8, 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

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 · 54

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refridgerator with doors in tact at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shattered glass panel at building's front entrance door (from street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a kick stand attached to fire door leading to north 2 public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door (from vestibule to public hall) at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 26, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at north wall, and 1sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at 1st story public hall at north section

    May 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at 1st story public hall at south section

    May 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 sign missing at 1st story public hall

    May 26, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt installed at door in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Mar 24, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    May 30, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2011 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 4D

    Close

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 (C6)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
21
Building area
24,900 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
205
Council district
14
Block / lot
2849 / 28
Assessed value
$501,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205162, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 1723 Townsend Avenue

Who owns 1723 Townsend Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1711-1723 Townsend Ave HDFC.

Does 1723 Townsend Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 1723 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 1723 Townsend Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1723 Townsend Avenue?

It has 21 residential units.

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