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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 sign missing
Oct 12, 2024
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 sign missing
Oct 12, 2024
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.
Oct 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Oct 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at compactor closet, 6th story
Oct 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at compactor closet, 6th story
Oct 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 17, 2023
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.
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
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.
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 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing spark arrestor chimney north roof.
Nov 21, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $125,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $125,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $140,000 | Coops - 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.