1538 Nelson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02873-0102Map
Owner of record: Calderon, Cecilia
1538 Nelson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10452. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Calderon, Cecilia. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 37 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 62
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 31, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose toilet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing defective cabinet below washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective defective intercom from street to 2 sty apt 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Sep 25, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balance rod lower and upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door of the track in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building enterance door lock , 1st story
Mar 7, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stories at public hall
Mar 7, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective water damage wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2floo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 2FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 2FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2floo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 2FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2floo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 2FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 1st room from east at south, the 5th room from east, the private hallway located at apt 2floo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 2FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the south court.
Apr 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Apr 26, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Apr 26, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty apt 2 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Oct 27, 1982 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the yard.
Apr 26, 1974
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amend ments.for alt ii job #22043744 letter of completion requested.noted: at 1st flr observed door and window at garage door opening not removed
Feb 20, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents &/or approved amendments for alt.2 job #220043744 for which permit expired 05/01/13.non-conforming work noted @ 1st fl:(1)gas line & valve not removed from area
Jul 14, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions citied in the prior n.o.v. #34696371z ffor work w/o a permit at 1st flr for installing plumb
Oct 1, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34696371z for work w/o permit at 1st fc installed illegal plumbing & partitions for a class 'a' apt. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/
May 27, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o. c/o# 58095 issuedon 12/07/88 indicates premises is a two family dwelling w/garage at 1st fl one apt 2nd & 3rd fl each. at time of insp premises is occupied as a 3 fam
Oct 28, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. work noted: storage removed at 1st fl. dwelling was erected w/partitions erected to create separate rooms kitchen w/gas stove installed, full 3pc bathrm also created in dwelling unit office sp
Oct 28, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Floor
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Mold
Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,991 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,867 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2873 / 102
- Assessed value
- $363,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #215254, last renewed Jun 11, 2025.
Questions about 1538 Nelson Avenue
Who owns 1538 Nelson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Calderon, Cecilia.
Does 1538 Nelson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 1538 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 1538 Nelson Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1538 Nelson Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.