1734 Townsend Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02849-0064Map
Owner of record: Mount Hope Preservation Apartments 1a Ho Using
1734 Townsend Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10453. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mount Hope Preservation Apartments 1a Ho Using. HPD has recorded 287 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 287
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 429
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 287
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at south yard
Sep 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at south yard
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assemblies at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at drain line at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of range at floor at public hall, 5th story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak behind north wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 5th story
Oct 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at 1st window at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection, noted: @ expo #3&4 no overhead protection in occupied bldg where facade parapet work is ongoing, hanging
Aug 14, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - General
Ventilation system
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - General
Ventilation system
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 7E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 5BFLOO
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 5BFLOO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 5BFLOO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 5BFLOO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 5BFLOO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 5BFLOO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 26,490 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2849 / 64
- Assessed value
- $789,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206444, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.
Questions about 1734 Townsend Avenue
Who owns 1734 Townsend Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mount Hope Preservation Apartments 1a Ho Using.
Does 1734 Townsend Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 287 housing violations at this property.
Is 1734 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1734 Townsend Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1734 Townsend Avenue?
It has 26 residential units and 30 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.