1491 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03771-0004Map
Owner of record: 1491 Westchester, LLC
1491 Westchester Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Bronx, 10472. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1491 Westchester, LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on September 6, 2021. 21 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 43
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling inside closet in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the 1st entrance from north located at bsmt-apt bb10, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt BB10
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Sep 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at lobby, 1st story
May 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the foyer located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the private hallway located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story
May 3, 2016 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2002 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition wall erected creating 2 rooms out of 1 room 3rd sty north apt 3 2nd room from front. , section '' ''
May 20, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 5 sty west apt 8 bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Oct 24, 1986 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of walls & clgs exposed electric wire 5 sty west apt 8 thru out. , section '' ''
Oct 24, 1986 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 5 sty west apt 8 rear room. , section '' ''
Oct 24, 1986 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty west apt 8. , section '' ''
Oct 24, 1986 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg 5 sty west apt 8 2nd room from rear. , section '' ''
Oct 24, 1986 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty northeast apt 3. , section '' ''
Apr 7, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective saddle 3rd sty north apt 3 entrance door. , section '' ''
Jan 17, 1986 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- 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
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Apr 18, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain, observed at exposure#1, window a/c unit is missing support bracket. observed at exposure#1, facade damage at roof level, repair and/or replace; repair/replace
Nov 9, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Need to pipe safety to ground, need to cover oil lines ,need to fix fresh air, service burner running rich, clean chimney
Dec 3, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt BB10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 8
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2016 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 58
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2009 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 9, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 22, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 14,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,280 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-2
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 3771 / 4
- Assessed value
- $165,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #207780, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 1491 Westchester Avenue
Who owns 1491 Westchester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1491 Westchester, LLC.
Does 1491 Westchester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 1491 Westchester Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1491 Westchester Avenue built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1491 Westchester Avenue?
It has 9 residential units and 11 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.