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215 Stephens Avenue

Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03457-0070Map

Owner of record: Awoleke, Samuel

215 Stephens Avenue is a two-family home built in 1965 in Bronx, 10473. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Awoleke, Samuel. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 24 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
73

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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

  • I

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of extention cord plugged into power strip running through the window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on east wall approx. 2 sq ft. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color on east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer system from building entrance to apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit east/south 1 occupied by one adult and one child located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit east/north 1, occupied by one adult located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit east/north 4, occup1ied by one adult located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit east/south 4, occupied by one adult located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on east wall approx. 2 sq ft. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14500190 issued 09-aug-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 8, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 deg f. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ,ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story

    May 24, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit ,door at entrance to apt in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story

    May 24, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Full height drywall partitions erected at first and send floors in order to create two additional rooms. no dob permits on file for this work., obtain all permits

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo or department of building records.legal class"a"apartment at 2nd story illegally converted into single room occupancy with full bathroom and kitchen consisted of gas s

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    The legal use of the building as per the certificate of occupancy # 46723 is two family. observed at second floor four entry doors with locksets and room numbers. room#1 occupied as sro by female and a minor. a

    Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt PUBLIC

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 10, 2021 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2ROOM4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2ROOM4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2ROOM4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2ROOM4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2ROOM4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt ROOM4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt ROOM4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 14, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt PH

    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 (B1)
Year built
1965
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,935 ft²
Lot area
4,169 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3457 / 70
Assessed value
$45,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #712130, last renewed Aug 28, 2018.

Questions about 215 Stephens Avenue

Who owns 215 Stephens Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Awoleke, Samuel.

Does 215 Stephens Avenue have violations?

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

Is 215 Stephens 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 215 Stephens Avenue built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 215 Stephens 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.