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1215 Wheeler Avenue

Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03771-0072Map

Owner of record: Hu, Hong-Ji T

1215 Wheeler Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Bronx, 10472. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hu, Hong-Ji T. HPD has recorded 179 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
179
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
258

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 73% of the building's 11 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 179

  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Mar 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Mar 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18106248 issued 23-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding dead bolt with lockable eye, at door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18106249 issued 23-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 6th room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 1 sq. ft and south wall approx 2 sq. ft in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16302589 issued 12-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 1 sq. ft and south wall approx 2 sq. ft in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window lower sash glass lite at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft south and west walls in the 6th room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16015138 issued 02-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble tread, the 7th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 12 sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft south and west walls in the 6th room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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

DOB building violations · 9

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records: noted: from boiler room,accessory use occupancy,to illegal living space at boiler room area with coach,personal belongings,racks with clothes & w

    May 26, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1913
Floors
5
Residential units
11
Building area
13,400 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
C4-2
Community board
209
Council district
17
Block / lot
3771 / 72
Assessed value
$204,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205591, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 1215 Wheeler Avenue

Who owns 1215 Wheeler Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hu, Hong-Ji T.

Does 1215 Wheeler Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 179 housing violations at this property.

Is 1215 Wheeler Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1215 Wheeler Avenue built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1215 Wheeler Avenue?

It has 11 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.