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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 30
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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 east at south
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at door at building entrance , 1st story
May 4, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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 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 - 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 east at south
May 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.