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4544 Richardson Avenue

Bronx, NY 10470BBL 2-05081-0034Map

Owner of record: Romero, Melvin

4544 Richardson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10470. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Romero, Melvin. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 13 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

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
  • 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
  • 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 3, 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
  • 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 18, 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 18, 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 5, 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 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.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Feb 10, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at entrance door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cover plate at electrical switch at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 east at south wall wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood base lower cabinet of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 19, 2001 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2R

    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
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,164 ft²
Lot area
4,994 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
212
Council district
11
Block / lot
5081 / 34
Assessed value
$50,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220911, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 4544 Richardson Avenue

Who owns 4544 Richardson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Romero, Melvin.

Does 4544 Richardson Avenue have violations?

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

Is 4544 Richardson 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 4544 Richardson Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 4544 Richardson 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.