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2165 Matthews Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-04322-0051Map

Owner of record: 2165 Matthews Ave Own

2165 Matthews Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1959 in Bronx, 10462. It has 62 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2165 Matthews Ave Own. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 29 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
161

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 13, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2020
3
About 5% of the building's 62 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor that missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    May 13, 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 that missing

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 4th story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly at door at compactor closet, 4th story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to staircase at public hall, 4th story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly at door leading to staircase at public hall, 4th story

    May 13, 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 sign missing

    Oct 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing

    Oct 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Oct 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Oct 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at compactor closet, 6th story

    Oct 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at stair a door at public hall stairs, basement

    Oct 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at compactor closet, 6th story

    Oct 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective stair a door at public hall stairs basement

    Oct 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective stair a door at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 12, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective voice return intercom buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 5J

    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.

    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 17, 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 17, 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
  • 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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 22, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 8, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of intercom apt numbers do not correspond with apt numbers at lobby, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5th sty south east apt 5d. , section '' ''

    Dec 20, 1985 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & mice 2nd sty west apt 2h 1st from north. , section '' ''

    Nov 26, 1984 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing spark arrestor chimney north roof.

    Nov 21, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 5th sty west apt 5h 1st from north. located at apt 5h

    Nov 21, 1984 · Apt 5H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 5th sty east apt 5c 2nd from south. located at apt 5c

    Nov 21, 1984 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 27

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 16, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 4, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 18, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 26, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 4, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 7, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 21, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 30, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 1, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p3240

    Aug 5, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (15)secure.(21)guards.(35)covers.(47)secure.(51)post name of elev co.(52)secure smoke hole grate.(53)remove oil from car top

    Jul 7, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Responding, to a 311 elevator, complaint, upon inspection cease use violation issued for. 1/ altered car door restrictor. 2/ car floor to lobby hoist way landing stop 3"above floor. remedy; repair then contacte

    Jan 30, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Class 1 violation issued dlm improperly installed on this device. no fireman service present in controller, install fireman service so dlm is in compliance with section 3.10.12 of appendix k3. class 2 violation

    Dec 8, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances.as notedat time of inspection i observed on exposures 2&3:cracks and deterioration mortar joints on papapet and spandrels bricks/mortar joints.expos

    Apr 28, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cu05a10; 15m07,67m07,59bb05,71x10; cu42g11. 05a10-rmdy: provide mechanical stop for car door mechanical restrictor on first floor landing; 15m07-rmdy provide and install; 67m07-rmdy provide and install; 59bb05

    Sep 22, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    100l10,8v1,21q3,40p7,81t15,40t15. 100-phone not working and replace missing glass in motor room window.

    Jan 7, 2013

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Installation of plumbing materials which do not comply with rs-16 ran flex connectors to dryers in laundry room.must be hard piped.remedy:remove non-complying material obtain permit and arrange ins.with this de

    Jul 16, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers.no sprinklers.no sprinkler over dryers in laundry room.remedy:provide automatic sprinklers obtain permit and arrange ins. with this dept.

    Jul 16, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v01/50y14/57002

    Apr 4, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3m7,15m7,16h12,39h12. -3 capacity plate, -15 floor # inside hoistway, -16 l,2,3,4 & 6 fls.

    May 18, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    09f,22d,22i,50y,14i,57o,

    Aug 4, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt SUPER

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4K

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 4J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2013 · Apt 1C

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 4, 2026$125,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Apr 2, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Mar 30, 2026$125,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Nov 12, 2025$140,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1959
Floors
6
Residential units
62
Building area
58,500 ft²
Lot area
15,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4322 / 51
Assessed value
$1,535,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220442, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 2165 Matthews Avenue

Who owns 2165 Matthews Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2165 Matthews Ave Own.

Does 2165 Matthews Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 2165 Matthews Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 5% of its 62 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2165 Matthews Avenue built?

City records list 1959 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2165 Matthews Avenue?

It has 62 residential units.

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