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
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 · 69
- 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 — Nov sent out - 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 — Info nov sent out - 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 — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 5, 2021
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.
Nov 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 public hall, 1st story
Dec 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulkhead , 2nd story
Dec 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at lobby, 1st story
Dec 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 2016
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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present) at front areaway
Mar 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 2015
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 5, 2015
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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Aug 16, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required; light fixture present. at front areaway
Apr 9, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. 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
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.