1278 Union Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459BBL 2-02968-0031Map
Owner of record: 915 Tremont Ltd.
1278 Union Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10459. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 915 Tremont Ltd.. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 337
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 168
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of panic bar installed on roof that does not allow re-entrt from roof to public hall at public hall stairs
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an unlockable slide bolt or hool on roof that allows re-entry from room to public hall at public hall stairs
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door ( leading to roof bulkhead from public stairs) at public hall stairs
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective damage/ missing/ trip hazard( broken 1 ceramic floor tiles) at floor ( vestibule) , 1st story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective damage( fire retardant material)/ bubling at north and west wall at public hall stairs
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash glass pane at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, and west walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 403
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 403
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose escutchion plate at riser (top) at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 403
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Aug 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and west walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 403, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 403
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 bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BB
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BB
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 204, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 204
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin to east wall in the bathroom located at apt 501, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 501
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 12, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 402
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 402
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 402
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 402
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 402
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 402
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 403
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 404
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 16, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 16, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 16, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 403
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 204
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 101
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 204
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 204
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 17,415 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2968 / 31
- Assessed value
- $540,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #210752, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 1278 Union Avenue
Who owns 1278 Union Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 915 Tremont Ltd..
Does 1278 Union Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 1278 Union Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1278 Union Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1278 Union Avenue?
It has 26 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.