1521 Watson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03740-0005Map
Owner of record: 1100 Elder Avenue HDFC
1521 Watson Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Bronx, 10472. It has 61 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1100 Elder Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on December 19, 2024. 7 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 61
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 51
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 38
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1p, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1P
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5h, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north ''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north ''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1P
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at room door leading to fire escape located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north ''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at room door leading to fire escape located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at 2nd public hall bulkhead from north
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north ''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north ''
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob in the 4th room from north located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 1st story
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket for refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1p, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 3rd bathroom from east at north, the 3rd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at south, the 5th room from east, the bathroom located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all wall in the entire apartment located at apt 1p, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1P
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling, north and west walls at the bulkhead , 6th story, section ''1100''
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north and west walls at the bulkhead , 6th story, section ''1100''
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal door in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing batteries located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1100'', at north
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1100'', at north
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1100'', at north
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ;; in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1100'', at north
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin counter top in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1100'', at north
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature 155 f at sink, it exceeds hpd safe operation regulation located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature 150 f at sink, it exceeds hpd safe operation regulation located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature 150 f at sink, it exceeds hpd safe operation regulation located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 61
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 internal hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Show 40 more ↓
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 internal high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. sidewalk shed erected under permit #21002680099 has inoperable/not lit light fixtures at under side of shed. remedy: conform shed to code specifications.
Jan 31, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Following the receipt of a permit to erect a sidewalk shed, the permit holder shall post a readily visible sign on the sidewalk shed, such sign shall include: 1. name/address/phone #. 2. permit #. 3. expiration
Jan 13, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cease use 3a/3b 3c/3d b4b/51 50a/21b 48ab columbia v.t. boiler, 6hp, nb 119934, oil, 1986 3a) corroded flue pipe. 3b fumes in basement around boiler. 3c) flue pipe collapsed. 3d) flue pipe clogged. replace
Oct 21, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48ab 21b 50a 50b columbia vt boiler nb 119934 6hp oil 1986 50a safety valve discharge not piped down 50b secondary browndown vavle no screw type replace
Oct 7, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
53m07-35b11-50o02-50y11-15l11-57o02-33b07-36t07-73u16 35-b-11 provide ceiling to cover water piping.52-o-02 clean oitl 15-l-11-basement not self closing 33-b-07-lighting 73u16-city id#tags
May 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x11-73u16-33b07-29h15-8u11-50y14-50y2 73u16-city id#tags 33b07-lighting 73-restore to service for a complete inspection by this department
May 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51f11,50y14,73o16,50y2,15r9,29h15,8u11,75b5,54u16,50u16,37u16.51-play worn and gear remove bank and forward repair.73-provide city i.d tags and device.29-cese use-c.wit lack on pit fl provide property distand a
Apr 2, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,50f,73u- provide proper city id # on mainline controller and machine.
Jun 30, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73a,73u, 73-u-16 proper city id tag # 73-a-11 restore to service so a complete inspecton can be made by this department.
Jun 30, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49 feed water tank corroded serve leaking to replace with neew one
Feb 3, 1999 · Penalty $400
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
14m12, 11q3, 35p17, 33p17.
Jan 11, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#.73.restore elevator service soprper inpection can be made by his dept.
Jun 28, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,73x,57o,14m,35p,73-perform 5yr test & properly tag device & file elv3 form 73-restore elev 2p445 to service to be tested by this dept.
Jul 15, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,73x,57o,14m,35p,73-perform 5yr test & properly tag device & file elv3 form.73-restore elev 2p& 244m to service to be toasted by the dept
Jul 15, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,57o,30o,22w. 73 perform 5 year test and file.
Feb 2, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,22w,57o. 73 perform 5 year test and file.
Feb 2, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 4P
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 4P
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 2K
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 5J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 1P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2020 · Apt H1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 1P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 3G
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 3G
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2014 · Apt 1H
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2G
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 5H
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 24, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Windows
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - General
Windows
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - General
Windows
May 1, 2012 · Apt 3G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 61
- Building area
- 62,916 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3740 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,660,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #200044, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 1521 Watson Avenue
Who owns 1521 Watson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1100 Elder Avenue HDFC.
Does 1521 Watson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 1521 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 1521 Watson Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1521 Watson Avenue?
It has 61 residential units and 63 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.