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1531 Gillespie Avenue

Bronx, NY 10461BBL 2-05395-0013Map

Owner of record: Chen, Caiguan

1531 Gillespie Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Bronx, 10461. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Caiguan. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2022.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 13, 2022

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 · 30

  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at door at building entrance , 1st story

    May 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire exit door in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash, 1st window from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door, north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 east at south

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 33 sq ft at 1st closet from south at west wall ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14372795 issued 05-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak the 1st closet from south at west wall ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit at cellar level for erected full height partition walls w doors creating bedroom and bathroom. installed water and waste lines for 1 residential sink and 3 piece bathroom(toilet, stall shower,

    Mar 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families authorized by the c of o or official department records. dept of building records indicates cellar

    Mar 19, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 13, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,458 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4A
Community board
210
Council district
13
Block / lot
5395 / 13
Assessed value
$38,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #714694, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 1531 Gillespie Avenue

Who owns 1531 Gillespie Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Caiguan.

Does 1531 Gillespie Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 1531 Gillespie 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 1531 Gillespie Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1531 Gillespie 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.