1531 Nelson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02874-0106Map
Owner of record: Nel 1531 LLC
1531 Nelson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10452. It has 14 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Nel 1531 LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2026. 5 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 21
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closure at building entrance , 1st story
Jul 31, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 31, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance , 1st story
Jul 31, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at front entrance door to building
Oct 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at building entrance , 1st story
May 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system, located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
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 - 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.
Nov 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
3308.4 responsibility&supervision-responsible for complying w/requirements of sec3308,failure to comply.note:observed unenclosed sec wall sec near staircase exp2 consist of stud framing,vert nets&open fl w/drop
Apr 11, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments.note:observed pipe scaffold at exp #4 with tie-in to stud framing at 3rd and 4th floors.drawings provided shows tie-in to secure scaffold at b
Feb 8, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.10 failure to provide roof protection for adj property exp #4 note:observed exp #4 pipe scaffold and stud framing above adj property with no roof protection in place work completed to 4th story negligent
Feb 8, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
1704.1.1,27-132.special inspection/statement of responsibility tr-1 not filed.at time of inspection,i observed proposed 4 story alt jobsite with structural cfs installed to level on 4th floor.no records of tr-1
Feb 1, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt RM1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt RM1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt RM1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt RM1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2005 · Apt RM1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 6,190 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,408 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2874 / 106
- Assessed value
- $634,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #228852, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 1531 Nelson Avenue
Who owns 1531 Nelson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nel 1531 LLC.
Does 1531 Nelson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 1531 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 1531 Nelson Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1531 Nelson Avenue?
It has 14 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.