2535 Matthews Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467BBL 2-04440-0043Map
Owner of record: Chen, Jin Kong
2535 Matthews Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Bronx, 10467. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Jin Kong. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 17 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- 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 · 32
- 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 5, 2025
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 3, 2024
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 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 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 4, 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 - 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 - 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 5, 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 28, 2019
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 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Nov 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked at basement
Oct 14, 2017
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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 15 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regroute ceramic wall tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing concrete hand rail at south stairs in front of building
Sep 12, 2017
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.
Sep 12, 2017
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.
Sep 12, 2017
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.
Sep 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 ...missing frame
Sep 12, 2017
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 at or near mailboxes and at boiler room door (2 signs requiered)
Sep 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Sep 12, 2017
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.
Oct 31, 2016
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 5, 2015
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 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection noted the down spout at exposure #2 runs the entire length of house and drains out onto the pedestrian walkway., repair and/or replac
Jun 20, 2019
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit found at location 3 new weil mclain boilers and 3 new hot water heaters gas installed w/o a permit (photos taken)remedy: obtain a permit and arrange for inspection with this dept
May 14, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,221 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 211
- Council district
- 13
- Block / lot
- 4440 / 43
- Assessed value
- $77,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #210321, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 2535 Matthews Avenue
Who owns 2535 Matthews Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Jin Kong.
Does 2535 Matthews Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 2535 Matthews 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 2535 Matthews Avenue built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2535 Matthews 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.