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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 48

  • 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 30, 2026

    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 3, 2024

    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 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.

    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 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.

    Oct 11, 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 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective building enterance door lock , 1st story

    Mar 7, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stories at public hall

    Mar 7, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Apr 26, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.