2253 Bassford Avenue

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-03050-0036Map

2253 Bassford Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Bronx, 10457. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Montague, Gilbert A. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 22, 2023. 18 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 27
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 41

What to know

Concern

12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 22, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south wall at lobby, 1st story
May 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of at all hot water fixtures exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — 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.
May 2, 2022
Open — Info 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) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st radiator from south at west wall, north wall, south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
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) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
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) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
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) 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
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) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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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) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lockset at door leading to basement from apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; order conditions observed existing.
Apr 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded. a copy for posting can be found through hpdonline (www.nyc.gov/hpd).
Apr 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement pointing brickwork at 2nd sty level 1st and 2nd windows front south over windows
Jan 5, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a temporary seal-up for all accessible openings
Aug 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apartment 2 under vacate order # 131594 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story
Aug 5, 2016
Open — Not complied with
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.
Jun 17, 2016
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures throughout the entire building
Jun 16, 2016
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout the entire building
Jun 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout the entire building
Jun 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout the entire building
Jun 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide a temperary seal up of all accessable openings throughout the entire building
Jun 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chains and padlock installed on gate at fire passageway at south
Dec 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall horizontal cracks in brick also building from top left window thru to roof both sides. remedy: make all necessary repairs immediatly.
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mailbox
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Power outage
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close

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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window frame
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
May 15, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
Door/window
Door to dumbwaiter
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt FL2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Window guards
Jul 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,610 ft²
Lot area: 1,935 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 206
Council district: 15
Block / lot: 3050 / 36
Assessed value: $35,280
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 2253 Bassford Avenue

Who owns 2253 Bassford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Montague, Gilbert A.

Does 2253 Bassford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 2253 Bassford 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 2253 Bassford Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2253 Bassford Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.