1842 Watson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03730-0041Map
Owner of record: Cruz Leonardo De La
1842 Watson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Bronx, 10472. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cruz Leonardo De La. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 27 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 20
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- 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 30, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info 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
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 3, 2024
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.
Nov 16, 2023
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.
Mar 17, 2023
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.
Nov 4, 2022
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 18, 2022
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing , 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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, 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box, 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ' , 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
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 5, 2021
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.
Apr 5, 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 28, 2019
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 12, 2018
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.
Nov 14, 2017
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.
Nov 1, 2016
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 5, 2015
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood counter top at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective top and bottom window sashes in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door at entrance located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 1 sty apt 1 southwest room kitchen & 2 room from north. , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1993 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Observed on 06/16/20 at 500 pm gas piping at expo #3 which appear to be removed from the home. as well as a cut 3/4 black iron pipe at expo #1 . dept records reveal permit #200092586-laa expired 1/3/92 and no i
Jun 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Wrk w/out a permit.at time of inspection it was observed that @ exp#3 looks to be a garage that was demolished and a pile of debris of bricks was left to be cleaned up.also observed was remaining walls from exi
Aug 8, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building work noted at number of premises lot # 41at 1fl area got (1)bathroom area big hole approx 2' x 2' on ceiling ( 2)bedroom area big hole approx 3' x 3' on floor around redeiation(stea
May 5, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to saftey and properly remove material debris from construction site work noted at from of premises lot & 41 very construction debris pieces of wood metal plastic container(5lbs compound)garbage etc
May 5, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3730 / 41
- Assessed value
- $54,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #219488, last renewed Sep 6, 2024.
Questions about 1842 Watson Avenue
Who owns 1842 Watson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cruz Leonardo De La.
Does 1842 Watson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 1842 Watson 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 1842 Watson Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1842 Watson Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.