1520 Benson Street
Bronx, NY 10461BBL 2-03988-0006Map
Owner of record: Mejia, Edy M
1520 Benson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10461. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mejia, Edy M. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 97
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- 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 29, 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 17, 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 4, 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 2, 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 16, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Apr 2, 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 2, 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.
Oct 25, 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 10, 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 9, 2017
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 27, 2016
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 2, 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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt w1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt W1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative spring balances and assembly at window in the 4th room from east located at apt w1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt W1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt w1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt W1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchenette located at apt w1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt W1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at cabinet east wall in the kitchenette located at apt w1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt W1
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 1, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 1, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2014 · Apt W1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,568 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,187 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 210
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3988 / 6
- Assessed value
- $63,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #218430, last renewed Sep 29, 2022.
Questions about 1520 Benson Street
Who owns 1520 Benson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mejia, Edy M.
Does 1520 Benson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 1520 Benson Street 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 1520 Benson Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1520 Benson Street?
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.