2859 Buhre Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461BBL 2-04192-0055Map
Owner of record: Chen, Zhen Jian
2859 Buhre Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10461. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Zhen Jian. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 15 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 46
- 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 - 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
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, 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
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 3, 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.
Feb 17, 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 17, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , apartment door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , fire egress door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. , 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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., 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 no sign posted , 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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. , 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box . no sign posted , 1st story
Aug 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13215795 issued 07-aug-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1 vacate order #127722 located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2 vacate order #127722 located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3vacate order #127722 located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster, at walls & ceiling, at 1st story public hall
Dec 31, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing broken skylight, at 3rd story public hall ceiling
Dec 31, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1st, 1st story, apartment at east
May 4, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1st, 1st story, apartment at east
May 4, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints west wall at east side yard
Jan 21, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around windows (7 through out) in the entire apartment located at apt 1st, 1st story
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall inside of closet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1st, 1st story
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1st, 1st story
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 1st, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commmisioner's order contained in summons/violation#35429262j issued on 10/03/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with comm
Dec 10, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39007638y issued on 08-13-2019 and to file a certifate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioner
Oct 3, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At exposure #3 (rear yard) observed cmu blocks used to enclose area below 2nd story balcony. enclosure approximately 5'ft x 10'ft, has door and 3 windows., obtain permit
Aug 13, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt APT2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1ST
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,030 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,942 ft²
- Zoning
- R5A
- Community board
- 210
- Council district
- 13
- Block / lot
- 4192 / 55
- Assessed value
- $58,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #222479, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 2859 Buhre Avenue
Who owns 2859 Buhre Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Zhen Jian.
Does 2859 Buhre Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 2859 Buhre 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 2859 Buhre Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2859 Buhre 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.