2538 Creston Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03167-0032Map
Owner of record: Tbg Creston Avenue LLC
2538 Creston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10468. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Tbg Creston Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 443 housing violations here, most recently on June 29, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 443
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 524
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 · 443
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagentic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of 2 motion electromagnetic device installed at building entrance door (from street to public hall) , 1st story
Nov 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of power ourage by means of aheavy duty mechanical lock and latch set at building entrance door (from street to public hall) , 1st story
Nov 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide heavy duty mechanical key operated lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of 2 motion electro magnetic lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Sep 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 3A
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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 3B
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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Jun 16, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from east, the 1st room from east, the private hallway located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. west wall, ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celing in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Plumbing none
Commissioners request for immediate correction action i observed no gps1 form on site at time of inspection
Aug 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Dec 15, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. excessive construction debris stored in side and rear fire passageway and excessive dust observed throughout public hallway remedy:maintain adequate housekeeping
Nov 3, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain defect is: section of sheetrock ceiling is missingin bathroom exposing rotted defective wood. remaining sections are defective & water damaged in kitchen in bathroom in apt 2n.
Oct 26, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is:@ rear of bldg there is a vertical crack in brick that starts above 5th fl window & extendsup the parapet wall to coping stone.located @ center of bldg above fir
May 29, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5V
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5V
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5V
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5V
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5V
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4NOR4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4NOR4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 4NOR4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 5B
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
- 10
- Building area
- 12,730 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 3167 / 32
- Assessed value
- $906,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206143, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.
Questions about 2538 Creston Avenue
Who owns 2538 Creston Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tbg Creston Avenue LLC.
Does 2538 Creston Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 443 housing violations at this property.
Is 2538 Creston Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2538 Creston Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2538 Creston Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.