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1539 Westchester Avenue

Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03773-0001Map

Owner of record: 1207 Boynton LLC

1539 Westchester Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Bronx, 10472. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1207 Boynton LLC. HPD has recorded 266 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
266
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
338

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 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
18
About 100% of the building's 17 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 · 266

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • C

    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 door frame from north at east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide unlockable slide bolt and lock or hook on roof door that allows re entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of panic bar installed on roof door that does not allow re-entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Dec 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north and west wall greater than 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 11

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft at ceiling west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling , west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser pipe in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1207''

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''1207''

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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) baseboard at east wall, north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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 window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    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 door frame from south at west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 door frame from south at west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin ( water stays running) in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    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 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil floor tiles ( lifting ) in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Oac sign prohibited in c4-2 district. (healthfirst) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 17, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (healthfirst) remedy: remove illegalsign.

    Aug 17, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (healthfirst) remedy: remove illegalsign.

    Aug 17, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Owner acting as oac failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the oa business. (healthfirst) remedy: remove illegal sign/register.

    Aug 17, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign prohibited in c4-2 district. (healthfirst) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 17, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. plaster ceiling has collapsed thropughout the store. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Aug 10, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1913
Floors
5
Residential units
17
Building area
18,655 ft²
Lot area
4,394 ft²
Zoning
C4-2
Community board
209
Council district
17
Block / lot
3773 / 1
Assessed value
$380,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #201789, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 1539 Westchester Avenue

Who owns 1539 Westchester Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1207 Boynton LLC.

Does 1539 Westchester Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 266 housing violations at this property.

Is 1539 Westchester Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1539 Westchester Avenue built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1539 Westchester Avenue?

It has 17 residential units and 20 units in total.

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