1249 Leland Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03766-0059Map
Owner of record: Momtaj, Jahana
1249 Leland Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Bronx, 10472. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Momtaj, Jahana. HPD has recorded 154 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 154
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 27
- HPD complaints
- 312
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 · 154
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at fire passage way, section ''north''
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown vegetation blocking safe egress at second story balcony and drop ladder at rear of building at fire escape
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, all components, all balconies at building rear at fire escape
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, all components, all balconies at building front at fire escape
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and cement mortar at all walls at chimney at roof
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at east at bulkhead to roof
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at west at bulkhead to roof
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective roof covering
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead to roof
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead to roof
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal-up at apartment 3r entrance door
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal-up of vacant apartment 1f entrance door
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats and excerta at meter room, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and rubbish at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at meter room, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wiring at meters and junction boxes at meter room, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete at boiler room, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective boiler at boiler room, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall
Aug 20, 2026
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 30, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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 17, 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 17, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden lower window sash frame at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 12, 2019
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at the east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 27
- Class - 3
I observed missing lightbulbs/ broken fixtures in main hallway creating unsafe conditions., repair and or replace; fix all conditions as per nec and nyc amendments
Aug 30, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted: rook in disrepair, muliple locations have broken water barrier causing water to damage ceilings in apts 3f & 3r no rain for 2 hrs prior to inspection ceilin
Aug 28, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: on northern side - 4th exp - at middle "courtyard" erected a wood frame structure approx 10' tall 7-8' wide & 18' long w/roof windows and vinyl siding. work 100% complete. remedy: obtain
Aug 28, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: missing fire stopping from ceiling of 1st flr public corridor & adjacent gas meter corridor. remedy: maintain
Mar 25, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/department of buildings for violations #34696288h & 34696287x. noted: no compliance record. remedy: comply w/commissi
Mar 25, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. fire stopping missing on ceiling in various areas at 1st flr public hallway. combustible entry door at primary entry to 1st flr rear apt no peep hole no ch
Oct 15, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families,5 family dwelling not converted to illegal 6 family dwelling. additional unit created and occupied at 1st flr
Oct 15, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. work noted in rear 1st floor of premise studio apt is created with partitions erected kitchen and also created with operable gas stove and full 3pc bathroom installed. also one (1) story
Oct 15, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that alowed by the cofo or bldg dept records additional class 'a' apt created at 1st sty rear west apt #r w/ full kitchen & bathroom there by increasing bldg occupancy remedy:discontinue i
Sep 15, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. noted on first flr at rear 1 sro w/ gasstove kitchen 3pc bthrm prior ecb #34614549p. remedy: restore to prior
Jul 29, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Active
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- Hazardous
27-217 occupancy contrary to that allowed by hpd and/or dob records additional class a apt created at 1st sty rear wesst with full kitchen and bathroom thereby increasing bldg occupancy rem: restore to prior le
Mar 27, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families one occupied sro at rear of 1st fl with 3pc bathroom and kitchen remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend the
Feb 27, 2008 · Penalty $7,000
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at the west elevation rear of bldg. 1. constructed partitions 2. constructed a 3 pc bathroom 3. constructed afull kitchen. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore back to
Sep 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of bldg records (hpd) #209503. from legal use: five family 2 on 3rd floor, 2on 2nd floor, 1 on 1st floor. to illegal use: one extra apt. at rear of 1st floor.
Sep 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegally constructed combustible wood frame structure constructed in fire passageway is partially obstructing fire passageway & public hall window & is being
Sep 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction.at the north side of premises alley way area has garbage containers blocking exit.remedy:remove obstruction.
Jun 12, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept. and or hpd records. additional class "a" apt created at west of bldg w/ full kitchen and bathroom, thereby increasing the bldg occupancy. remedy- restore t
May 23, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances found water sitting over clogged area drain in backyard. remedy: maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances repair and/or clear(snake)out drain & arrange inspection
May 7, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to correct and submit a cert of correction for violations no. 34513994k
Apr 14, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:garage stored at north alleyway east section. remedy:remove all garage at above location forthwith .
Apr 14, 2007 · Penalty $880
Active - Hazardous
Filing a false certification of correction w/ the nyc dept of bldgs.persuant to ac sec 36-126.2 respondent filed a cert of correction 2/16/07 for ecb 34513994k and on 4/14/07 and inspection revealed that condit
Apr 14, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by hpd and/or dob records. class "a" apt.created at 1st story increasing occupancy of bldg. from 5 families to six families. remedies: restore to prior legal condition.
Nov 16, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:garbage stored at north alleyway east section remedy:remove all garbage at above location forthwith.
Nov 16, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by h.p.d. and/or bldg dept records 1st story apartment been subdivided into 2 apartment. increasing bldg occupancy from 5 apts to six apts. remedy: restore to prior legal cond
Aug 4, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records class a apartment created at 1st story increasing occupancy of building from 5 family to 6 family remedy:restore to prior legal conditon
Feb 28, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: constructed a wood extension in side alleyway 18'x12'x10'high. constructed a three piece bathroom at rear of first floor. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restor premises
Dec 18, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted constructed a wooden structure apporx 5'x10'x12 high with alumniun slidy at north. remedy: file plan obtain permit.
Jul 11, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 23, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,850 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3766 / 59
- Assessed value
- $523,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #209503, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.
Questions about 1249 Leland Avenue
Who owns 1249 Leland Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Momtaj, Jahana.
Does 1249 Leland Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 154 housing violations at this property.
Is 1249 Leland 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 1249 Leland Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1249 Leland Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.