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2538 Hering Avenue

Bronx, NY 10469BBL 2-04458-0021Map

Owner of record: Shaw, James

2538 Hering Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10469. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Shaw, James. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
70

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 15, 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 · 60

  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2026

    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

    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

    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 2, 2024

    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

    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
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 2, 2021

    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 13, 2017

    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.

    Oct 31, 2016

    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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Jul 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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

    Jul 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2015

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt installed on door to roof

    Jun 25, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lower water pressure in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lower water pressure at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jun 25, 2015 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the construction debris at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit east 1 room created at extension roof in the 3 story , 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration masonry structure created at extension roof creating an illegal sun room approx. 13 ft width x 13 ft length and 8 ft in hieght , 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window sashes at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at fixtrues in the kitchen and bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings, walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass window pane lower sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected free standing radiator in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all fixtures at kitchen and bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections behind the wall at sink, shower stall, washbasin and watercloset of illegally created bathroom and kitchen in the basement at basement

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, seal pipe connections behind the wall for gas range in illegally created class ''a'' apartment in the basement at basement

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 20, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Mar 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire 3 family: subpanels, subfeeders, a/c and heating units (mitsuibishi split system, branch circuit wiring, 2 30aps disconnected. "not on file". rmdy: obtain permit.

    Jan 19, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus materials devices, appliances or wiring in use!the entire house:open defective wiring are in use,defective,receptacles lights switches electrical wir

    Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.insp time 11:46 am @above address.@time of insp i observed the removal of boiler & all pipes associated.the installationof a new eco-smart water heater in cellar & removal of kitchen traps o

    Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems. bsmt service ground: no water main ground provided, neutral bar is not bonded to enclose.please notethe ground conductor is not attached to the water pipe!!rmdy:provide

    Jan 19, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.observed in basement of location 1-new aheem eco sense wall hung hot water heater fresh air for unit installed incorrectly(vizca) oil boiler model #skh520uslb installed w/single wall metal pip

    Mar 15, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o insp & cert by dob/observed @ location 1-gas rheem eco sense wall hung hot water heater installed & in use w/o permit & authorization from this dept.rem:file for required permits

    Mar 15, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 18, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 1

    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
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,264 ft²
Lot area
2,508 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4458 / 21
Assessed value
$57,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205563, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.

Questions about 2538 Hering Avenue

Who owns 2538 Hering Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shaw, James.

Does 2538 Hering Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 2538 Hering 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 Hering Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2538 Hering 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.