257 Hosmer Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465BBL 2-05601-0067Map
Owner of record: Chu, Alice
257 Hosmer Avenue is a two-family home built in 1998 in Bronx, 10465. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chu, Alice. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 20 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 23
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vanity at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing device at lower level in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north walls [ lower level ] in the 1st room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall [ lower level ] in the 1st room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin , ants in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at wash basin base floor cabinet panel in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ,approx. 1 sqft. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ,approx. 1 sqft. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16853081 issued 13-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracking and warped wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electical outlet at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric outlet box in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 9, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 1G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt GROUND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1998
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 210
- Council district
- 13
- Block / lot
- 5601 / 67
- Assessed value
- $55,740
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #715555, last renewed Nov 5, 2024.
Questions about 257 Hosmer Avenue
Who owns 257 Hosmer Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chu, Alice.
Does 257 Hosmer Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 Hosmer 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 257 Hosmer Avenue built?
City records list 1998 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 Hosmer 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.