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1494 Nelson Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02873-0084Map

Owner of record: 1494 Nelson LLC

1494 Nelson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10452. It has 8 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 1494 Nelson LLC. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on May 9, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 9, 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 · 78

  • C

    Properly secure the loose 8th tread from bottom up at public main entrance stairway creating hazard conditon

    May 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing string holding door open at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heating unit at east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Mar 18, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor (warped) in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sqft and less than 30sqft at north wall at fire passageway leading to east yard , 2nd story original violation 18632061 issued 09-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sqft and less than 30sqft at north wall at fire passageway leading to east yard , 2nd story

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the lock and assembly at building entrance door to public hall , 2nd story

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose concrete tread at 1st story, 9th tread from bottom at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye padlock on scuttle hatch door at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlocked hook and eye installed at scuttle hatch at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at south 1 window from east at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 observed droppings in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of observed ants at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all electrical outlets and light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastle line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing string at door leading to public hall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17764371 issued 17-mar-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light at ceiling fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a hasp and padlock at the scuttle hatch at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door binding at the frame , 2nd story

    Mar 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame is missing at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window stool and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at window stool at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq.ft at window stool east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor yard

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: erected apprx. 21 linear feet of sidewalk shed at exposure 1 with 2'extension toward exposure 2; 4'extension toward exposure 4 & 5 linear feet at exposure 4. 27 linear feet at exposure 1&4 linear feet at exposure 4: total 31 linear feet

    Sep 15, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection - brick facade at exposure's 1, 2 & 4 were observed deteriorated, broken & dislodged with deteriorated/missing mortar joints &

    Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection - 1. razor barbed wire observed attached to top & side of chain link fence erected at roof, creating a cut hazard condition in

    Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BA

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BA

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BA

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt BA

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
8
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2873 / 84
Assessed value
$333,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #228600, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 1494 Nelson Avenue

Who owns 1494 Nelson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1494 Nelson LLC.

Does 1494 Nelson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 1494 Nelson 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 1494 Nelson Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1494 Nelson Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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