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537 Van Nest Avenue

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-04019-0032Map

Owner of record: Sherhan, Mutea

537 Van Nest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Bronx, 10460. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sherhan, Mutea. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
132
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
184

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 20, 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 · 132

  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and furniture at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective splintering wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective procelain enamel by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets and light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gaskets around upper and lower refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations , missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules , missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 16, 2026

    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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2026

    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

    Aug 16, 2026

    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 readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cord at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 16, 2026

    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 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 17, 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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas to range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume , in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on fire rated door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 1R

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north rear yard

    Nov 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with doors intact at east side yard

    Nov 15, 2022

    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 3, 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy (in)contrary to that alllowed by c of o or depart.of buildings record.legal class"a"apartment illegally converted into a sub-divided apartment @1st story.apt.consisting of full bathroom & kitchen with

    Apr 8, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-210.1-residence converted maintain or occupied as dwelling fo rmore than the legally approved number of families, noted;department of building records indicates a (3)family ,1st and 2nd and 3rd floor (dwelli

    Sep 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted:at 1st floor front full height partitions erected created a bathroom.water and waste lines installed for a (3) piece bathroom (toilet,sink,shower)and residential sink.exposed gas lin

    Sep 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o on dpb records.illegal class "a" apartment created 1st story made with wood/metal stud and sheetrock/plaster with full bathroom(water closet,wash basin,shower stall)

    Jun 30, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or building dept records,1st story class"a"apt been subdivided into two(2) apts. thereby increasing the bldg occupancy. rmdy: discontinue illegal use or amend c.o.

    Jun 5, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o permit noted converted apparent office space in1 story section of 1st fl front of building into studio apt w/3pc bathsink,toilet,shower-kitchen sink,4 burner elec stove. apt approx 18x12

    Feb 2, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records noted: main 3 story structure has letter of no objection for 3 class'a' apts issued 9/26/10 observed additional apt in single story front section of

    Feb 2, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2018 · 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
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,060 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4019 / 32
Assessed value
$45,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220445, last renewed Sep 7, 2018.

Questions about 537 Van Nest Avenue

Who owns 537 Van Nest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sherhan, Mutea.

Does 537 Van Nest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 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 537 Van Nest Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 Van Nest 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.