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
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 · 60
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2026
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.
Apr 30, 2026
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.
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 2, 2024
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 - 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 - 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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 2, 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.
Nov 13, 2017
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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt installed on door to roof
Jun 25, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit east 1 room created at extension roof in the 3 story , 3rd story
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing window sashes at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.