798 Elsmere Place
Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-02955-0021Map
Owner of record: Asomani, Leonara
798 Elsmere Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10460. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Asomani, Leonara. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 13 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 18
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for basement apt vacate 203272 located at bsmt-apt
Jun 3, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible the gas range in kitchen at south 1 basement apartment
May 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections 2 family private dwelling with partition walls creating illegal class a apartment with washbasin, water closet, bathtub and kitchen sink at south 1 basement apartment
May 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement
May 27, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double key operated lock installed at door leading to rear yard in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at entrance door to bldg.
Jan 19, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Contrary to dob/official records which indicates a 2 family nfp dwelling. noted: at time of inspection, bsmt observed created & occupied as an addl't class 'a' apt with 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with gas stove, residential sink; 2 bdrms (rear bdrm w/o natural light & ventilation), sleeping area & no 2nd means of egress.
Jun 3, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & 2 bdrms. water & waste lines installed for bthrm (tub, sink, toilet); residential sink at kitchen area. gas line installed for stove. electrical wiring installed for addl't lights & outlets.
Jun 3, 2022
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at time of inspection - water & waste lines for 3 pc bthrm, residential sink at kitchen area and gas line for stove, observed on 06/03/2022 were removed w/o a permit. rca & dob violations w
Mar 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - full height partition walls erected to create 3 rms. electrical wiring installed for addl't lights & outlets., obtain all permits
Jun 3, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy in contrary to that allows by c/o and/or building departmentof record.illegal class a apartment created at basement with full bathroom and kitchen.no 2nd means egress.vacate warranted.rem:discontinue
May 27, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,304 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 206
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 2955 / 21
- Assessed value
- $55,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #714828, last renewed Dec 18, 2024.
Questions about 798 Elsmere Place
Who owns 798 Elsmere Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Asomani, Leonara.
Does 798 Elsmere Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 798 Elsmere Place 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 798 Elsmere Place built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 798 Elsmere Place?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.