1159 Wheeler Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03738-0055Map
Owner of record: Ortiz, Carlos
1159 Wheeler Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10472. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ortiz, Carlos. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 25 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 123
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 · 35
- 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
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 18, 2025
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.
Jun 5, 2025
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.
Apr 3, 2024
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
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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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) west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing lock at door in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
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 tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at east wall, picture moulding at north wall, picture moulding at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, baseboard at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 radiator from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2022
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick wall with, missing and, deteriorated, mortar, at parpet expansion joint, northeast section, at front areaway
Apr 12, 2021
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.
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 6, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 7, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 5, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 22, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 22, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 3738 / 55
- Assessed value
- $309,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #220072, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.
Questions about 1159 Wheeler Avenue
Who owns 1159 Wheeler Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ortiz, Carlos.
Does 1159 Wheeler Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 1159 Wheeler 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 1159 Wheeler Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1159 Wheeler Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.