1785 Townsend Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02850-0016Map
Owner of record: New Townsend Realty Housing Devel. Fund Co., INC.
1785 Townsend Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Bronx, 10453. It has 59 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is New Townsend Realty Housing Devel. Fund Co., INC.. HPD has recorded 365 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 59 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 365
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 561
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 · 365
- ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet flapper in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 9A
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose overhead cabinet at east wall, in the kitchen located at apt 9a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 9A
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under vinyl tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket seal around lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt gr3, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt GR3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt gr3, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt GR3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to vestibule door at public hall
Jun 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to entrance door at public hall
Jun 3, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt gr3, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt GR3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt gr3, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt GR3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18524524 issued 22-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash (fire escape) spring balance at north wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak behind north wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft. at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water in the entrance located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gr1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt GR1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assemblies at building entrance door (from courtyard to public hall) at cellar
Nov 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2025 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2025 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 7A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 7A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceding 130 degrees at faucets in the kitchen located at apt 10a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane at( n1) window from west in the 1st room from north located at apt 10a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 10A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling less then 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 17465338 issued 25-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling less then 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 12
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
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, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sep 25, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sep 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 3
- Class - 1
Noted: at apt gr1 on e 176th st, inoperable windows with bars throughout premise; combustibles stored and blocking passage at front entry, only one means of egress, all causing a severe life-safety hazard in th
Jan 27, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted: at apt gr1 on e 176th st, wall adj to entry in disrepair, lrg hole& crack @ base about 2'(w)x2'(h) area; inoperable & barred windows throughout; 2nd bedroom adj bathrm to right w/ partial ceiling collaps
Jan 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner defect noted: at parapet wall, exposure1,left and right side brick parapet wall are out ofplumb leaning inward in danger of collapsing,apprx3"inclination.parape
Aug 28, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt GR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 10B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt GR1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 7C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 11E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 59
- Building area
- 48,753 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,791 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2850 / 16
- Assessed value
- $1,270,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #216184, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 1785 Townsend Avenue
Who owns 1785 Townsend Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New Townsend Realty Housing Devel. Fund Co., INC..
Does 1785 Townsend Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 365 housing violations at this property.
Is 1785 Townsend Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 59 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 59 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1785 Townsend Avenue built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1785 Townsend Avenue?
It has 59 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.