2256 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-03823-0031Map
Owner of record: Yesmin, Tahmina
2256 Westchester Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10462. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Yesmin, Tahmina. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 12 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 17
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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 building entrance story at public hall
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at building entrance story at public hall
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, flower pots, shopping carts, and shoes at 2nd story at public hall
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a large bike at 1st story at public hall
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 3, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 25, 2020
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 28, 2019
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.
Oct 12, 2018
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 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
May 10, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted removed plaster walls and replace with 5/8 sheetrock througout premises new bathroom fixtures&kitchens installed remedy:stop all work file plans and approval&permits from this d
Apr 11, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maitain:defect noted:construction material&debris&rubbish along front west&south section of premises remedy:remove constructin material&debis.
Apr 11, 1991 · Penalty $115
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 27, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 27, 2003 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,681 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3823 / 31
- Assessed value
- $287,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #202558, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 2256 Westchester Avenue
Who owns 2256 Westchester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yesmin, Tahmina.
Does 2256 Westchester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 2256 Westchester 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 2256 Westchester Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2256 Westchester Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.