1639 Nelson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02876-0225Map
Owner of record: 1639 Nelson Ave LLC
1639 Nelson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10453. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 1639 Nelson Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 223 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 223
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 310
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 223
- ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the debris at west yard
Sep 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to panel at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at the courtyard court, 1st story
Jun 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to building entrnce door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage court, 1st story
Mar 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items east yard court, 1st story
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint throught out all componets at all balconies at all stories at fire escape on nort exterior wall at fire escape, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at north yard at fire passage way, 1st story
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and assemblies at building entrance door (from street to public hall) at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the fire passage way at north yard
Mar 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of the lower sash at 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assemblies at building entrance door (from street to public hall) , 1st story
Nov 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at building entrance door (from street to public hall) , 1st story
Nov 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide approved glass at building entrance door (from street to public hall) , 1st story
Nov 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 11, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families.one bedroom apt located at rear of dwelling.consisting of a 3 pc bathroom as well as a kitchen w/ gas stove present
Nov 14, 2006 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:erected fl to ceiling drywall partitions creating 4 separate rooms.one room is a kitchen w/ gas stove & another room is a full 3 pc bathroom.remedy:obtain permit or restore to lega
Nov 14, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo.additional class'a' apt created @ basement west w/full kitchen & bthrm area.thereby increasing bldg.occupancy.remedy:restore to prior legal condition.
Oct 12, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | $2,600,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 2,772 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2876 / 225
- Assessed value
- $364,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #210420, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.
Questions about 1639 Nelson Avenue
Who owns 1639 Nelson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1639 Nelson Ave LLC.
Does 1639 Nelson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 223 housing violations at this property.
Is 1639 Nelson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1639 Nelson Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1639 Nelson Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.