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686 Rhinelander Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-04049-0032Map

Owner of record: Nieves, Joseph D.

686 Rhinelander 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 Nieves, Joseph D.. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 7 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 21

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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 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
  • 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.

    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
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  • 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 11, 2018

    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 14, 2017

    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 31, 2016

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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. light not on. at front areaway

    Aug 21, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the outh yard.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 50 watts incandescent or equivalent required.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2nd story public hall.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2nd story front apt.

    Sep 24, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit having erected a steel canopy @ rear of house. q decking for roof, steel poles erected. stop all work.remedy:obtain all necessary permits or restore to prior legal condition

    Aug 8, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted metal car port erected in rear yard of premises approx. 15'high and 20 wide x 15 deep also metal box car installed in rear yard approx. 12'high 6'wide and 15'deep.

    Jul 28, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 1-R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,016 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4049 / 32
Assessed value
$265,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #218893, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 686 Rhinelander Avenue

Who owns 686 Rhinelander Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nieves, Joseph D..

Does 686 Rhinelander Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 686 Rhinelander 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 686 Rhinelander Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 686 Rhinelander 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.