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514 Van Nest Avenue

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-04018-0007Map

Owner of record: Rickard , Dean A

514 Van Nest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Bronx, 10460. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rickard , Dean A. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 9 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 36

  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 wooden staircase in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hydronic baseboard cover defective, posing a cut hazard in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

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

    § 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 stud and sheetrock with block lites erected from floor to ceiling with door opening subdivding room in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower body at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story

    Jun 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide temporary seal up of all accessable openings

    Jan 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar east 1 under vacate order #259140 at cellar

    Jan 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar east 2 under vacate order #259140 at cellar

    Jan 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes at east 2 and east 1 rooms at cellar

    Dec 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at , 1st story

    Dec 18, 2024

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

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, at , 2nd story

    Dec 18, 2024

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

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition subdivision of 1st and 2nd sty apartments to create 2 additional apartments and creation of 2 sleeping rooms at cellar as an extension to 1st story rear apt.

    Dec 18, 2024

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

    § 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 opening in floor creating a staircase leading to sleeping rooms in the cellar at rear aparment at , 1st story

    Dec 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    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.

    Oct 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 26, 2016 · Apt 2

    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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of building records. illegal created rooms for living at cellar located at 1st and 2nd sty plumbing fixtures installed creating kitchen and bathroo

    Dec 18, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2020 · Apt H3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 24, 2026$850,000Rentals - walkup apartments5
Jul 13, 2026$850,000Rentals - walkup apartments5

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,313 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4018 / 7
Assessed value
$496,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220191, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 514 Van Nest Avenue

Who owns 514 Van Nest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rickard , Dean A.

Does 514 Van Nest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 514 Van Nest 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 514 Van Nest Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 514 Van Nest Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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