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3231 Ely Avenue

Bronx, NY 10469BBL 2-04756-0021Map

Owner of record: Mensah Samuel

3231 Ely Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1989 in Bronx, 10469. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mensah Samuel. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 12 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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 25, 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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately 2 sq.ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16754366 issued 19-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approximately 2 sq.ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed at kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment

    Mar 19, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections behind the walls and under the floors at kitchen and bathroom created illegal cellar apartment

    Mar 19, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of increase on occupancy from 3 class-a apartments to 4 class -a apartments.

    Mar 19, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 , floor to ceiling partions made of wood / metal studs and sheetrock erected creating rooms at illegal cellar apartment

    Mar 19, 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
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters 6th & 7th up from 2nd sty intermediate landing at public hall stairs

    Jul 11, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose wood balustrate 2nd sty intermediate landing at public hall stairs

    Jul 11, 2023

    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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    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 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

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 11, 2018

    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 28, 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

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system and/or 1 story public hall door leading to cellar locked. at boiler room, cellar

    Jan 23, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 23, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard at north wall of front room rear of radiator at 1st sty front apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 8, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at 1st sty front apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 8, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescant minimum required fixture present bulb missing.

    Apr 8, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. at time of inspection, no access no certificate of correction on file with the department of

    May 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. at time of inspection, no access no permit on file with the department of building. however, no certificate of correction on file. failure to certify

    May 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Noted an illegal 2bdrm, class a cellar apartment. noted an illegal electric stove, kitchen sink, water and waste lines, 3 piece bathroom, ceiling height less than 7'. no natural light and ventilation. no sprink

    Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted an illegal 2bdrm, class a cellar apartment. noted an illegal electric stove, kitchen sink, water and waste lines, 3 piece bathroom, full height partitions, electrcal outlets, switch

    Apr 10, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of building record. illegally created class "a" apartment at cellar, 3 familymultiple dwelling converted to 4 family multiple dwelling contrary to

    Mar 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt BSMNT

    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
1989
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
5,199 ft²
Lot area
3,653 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
212
Council district
12
Block / lot
4756 / 21
Assessed value
$90,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #222625, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 3231 Ely Avenue

Who owns 3231 Ely Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mensah Samuel.

Does 3231 Ely Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely Avenue built?

City records list 1989 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3231 Ely 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.