2940 Matthews Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467BBL 2-04551-0017Map
Owner of record: Chigbu, Lois E
2940 Matthews Avenue is a two-family home built in 1931 in Bronx, 10467. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chigbu, Lois E. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2026. 10 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 25
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
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and furniture at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit doors at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl : in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing handle at shut-off valve at radiator in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illigally created room in cellar room # 1, east 1 vacate order 235690
Aug 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illigally created room in cellar room # 2, east 2 vacate order 235690
Aug 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illigally created room in cellar room # 3, east 3 vacate order 235690
Aug 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at east 3 room #2 occupied by 1 adult
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at east 2 room #1 vacant.
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at east 4 room #3 vacant.
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible 220 volt electrical outlet installed to accomodate electrical range at kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment rented out as sro.
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections under the floors and behind the walls at bathroom and kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment rented as sro.
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt floor1, 1st story
Oct 9, 2019 · Apt FLOOR1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Apr 23, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 1, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department illegally cellar apartment rented out as 3 sros east 2 room#1 and east 4 room#3 were vacant east 3 room#2 was occupied.no 2nd means of egress prese
Jul 28, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2019 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 8, 2019 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2019 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 211
- Council district
- 12
- Block / lot
- 4551 / 17
- Assessed value
- $49,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #715191, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 2940 Matthews Avenue
Who owns 2940 Matthews Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chigbu, Lois E.
Does 2940 Matthews Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 2940 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 2940 Matthews Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2940 Matthews Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.