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1240 Ward Avenue

Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03775-0024Map

Owner of record: Merino, Zoila

1240 Ward Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Bronx, 10472. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Merino, Zoila. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
1 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 69

  • 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

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by john doe in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by john joe in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by reberto lunia in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by manuel leon in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling the interior at public hall stairs

    Dec 3, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material all walls , all stories interior at public hall stairs

    Dec 3, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Dec 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof interior at public hall stairs

    Dec 3, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the interior stairs all stories at public hall stairs

    Dec 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit occupied by asia williams in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at boiler room door & at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at lobby, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2016

    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 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present) at front areaway

    Mar 8, 2016

    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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Aug 16, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required; light fixture present. at front areaway

    Apr 9, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the bathroom , the 1st private hallway from east, the 2nd private hallway from east, the foyer , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. located at public parts 3

    Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. located at public parts 3

    Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35216148r issued on 12/07/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no certificate of correction

    Feb 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:at time of inspeciton basement apt reoccupied while vacate order still in effect. vacate #227/2010 issued on 9/8/10. all 3pc bathroom,full

    Dec 7, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34868726r issued on 9.9.10. noted: at rear erected extension approx 10' x 7' x 20' partitions and plumbing no permits. remedy: comply w/the

    Sep 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34868726k issued09/09/2010.note:@ rear erected extension aprox 10'x7x20'partitions & plumbing issued no permits.rem:comply w/the comm's order

    Jul 27, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34868726r. at rearof premises erected an extension & installed plumbing & electric. no

    May 5, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34868726r. at rear of premises erected horizontal enlargement approx 20'x 10'x 7'. no

    Mar 23, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34868726r @ rear ofpremises erected horizontal enlargement approx 20'x10'x7'.no permits h

    Jan 28, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34868726r for work w/o permit-erected a rear extension @ the rear w/partition w

    Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: exterior metal gate is locked with a pad lock leading to the public sidewalk from the rear on the north side of premises. remedy: remove obstruction

    Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. illegal apt created at boiler, gas meter, electirc meter room, w/a plastic separating boiler from living space. apt

    Sep 9, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. approx 10ft * 7ft * 20ft extention erected @ rear of bldg to accommodate an illegal apt, also noted fl to ceiling partitions installed kitchen & 3-pc bathroom constructed @ rear of bldg insid

    Sep 9, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,969 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
209
Council district
17
Block / lot
3775 / 24
Assessed value
$61,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #211356, last renewed Feb 1, 2022.

Questions about 1240 Ward Avenue

Who owns 1240 Ward Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merino, Zoila.

Does 1240 Ward Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 1240 Ward 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 1240 Ward Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1240 Ward Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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