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2538 Matthews Avenue

Bronx, NY 10467BBL 2-04441-0022Map

Owner of record: Tran, Chien

2538 Matthews Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10467. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Tran, Chien. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on August 11, 2026. 16 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Aug 11, 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 · 43

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    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 30, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window glass upper sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regrout ceramic tiles at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Mar 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Mar 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective pilot light/eroded burner pipe at range in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window glass upper sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector mising in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft on ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    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 4, 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

    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.

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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

    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.

    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.

    Nov 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2F

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,320 ft²
Lot area
3,742 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4441 / 22
Assessed value
$57,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #207757, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.

Questions about 2538 Matthews Avenue

Who owns 2538 Matthews Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tran, Chien.

Does 2538 Matthews Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 2538 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 2538 Matthews Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2538 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.