2255 Bassford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-03050-0031Map
Owner of record: 2257 Bassford Realty
2255 Bassford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Bronx, 10457. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 2257 Bassford Realty. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 197
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 72
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings paper sign
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system paper sign at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vertical crack at east exterior wall from 6th story to parapet
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 4th, 3rd and 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from south at east exterior wall at fire escape
May 28, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sqft at west wall approx 1sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective knob at entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods that are bended at front north at fire escape
Dec 23, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors adjust the hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bath tub porcelain finish in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deefective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink formica counter top in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective fire rated door at entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sash counter balances at south window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at all stories at public hall
Nov 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the norht wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the norht and west walls in the kitchen located at apt c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass at vestibule door at public hall
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (notice missing) at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2016
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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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 - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jun 9, 2008
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
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed a masonry facade in disrepair. observed chipped paint, vertical and horizontal cracks at exposure#1 parapet level., repair
Jun 7, 2026
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door: total obstruction.exit door at bulkhead has an illegal hardware bulkhead door has been obstructed door failed to provide at least two second means of egress,posing a hazardous condition.remedy:remove
May 28, 2008 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. defect: the stucco at front of premises is detaching at parapet and falling on sidewalk. a piece of apprx6"x6" size fell on sidewalk. hazardous condition for pedestrians
May 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 5, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 5, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 6
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1STS
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1STS
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1STS
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1STS
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1STS
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1STS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2018 · Apt C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 21,775 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,539 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 206
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3050 / 31
- Assessed value
- $447,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #204180, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.
Questions about 2255 Bassford Avenue
Who owns 2255 Bassford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2257 Bassford Realty.
Does 2255 Bassford Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 2255 Bassford Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2255 Bassford Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2255 Bassford Avenue?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.