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1215 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

8
DOB Complaints
48
311 Housing Calls
23
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

87
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 87% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1215 Union Avenue

The 30-unit, 5-story tenement building at 1215 Union Avenue, owned by Stephen Kraus and constructed in 1912, has recently experienced several concerning issues. As of July 2025, there are two open HPD complaints from February 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and a fire escape safety concern. In early 2025, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with at least seven separate incidents reported between January 20-25, though most were subsequently closed after HPD inspections. The building has been under scrutiny for elevator safety, with multiple complaints documented between 2018-2025, including an active complaint from February 2025 regarding single device service.

There are also two active ECB violations as of 2020 and 2021 related to elevator monitoring systems and various mechanical issues. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, though recent filings from 2022-2025 show zero infested units. Rodent inspections have yielded mixed results, with several indicating rat activity between 2015-2020, though recent inspections in 2022 passed. The property has open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 and 2023 regarding a defective hopper door at the trash chute and bedbug report compliance issues.

The building's inspection and complaint history shows a pattern of persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems, elevator service, and sanitation issues. The most recent complaints (as of February 2025) suggest ongoing concerns with building maintenance and safety systems, particularly relating to the fire escape and garbage storage. While there have been periods of improved compliance, as evidenced by some closed complaints and violations, there remains a notable frequency of property maintenance issues requiring investigation and resolution by city agencies. The building's age and history as a "New Law Tenement" indicate it was subject to specific housing regulations that may still impact current maintenance standards.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1215 Union Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Morrisania.

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1912
Total area 26572 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
23
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
48
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 795 East 168th St, New York, NY 10459
  • 797 East 168th St, New York, NY 10459
  • 799 East 168th St, New York, NY 10459
  • 1215 Union Ave, New York, NY 10459
  • 1217 Union Ave, New York, NY 10459

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1215 Union Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1215 Union Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1215 Union Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-032025-02-03Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-02-032025-02-03Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-252025-01-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-142025-01-26Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-222025-01-26Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1215 Union Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-10-26COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT HOPPER DOOR AT TRASH CHUTE , 2nd STORYNone
2024-04-16AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-29AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-03-08AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-18ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1215 Union Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-03 20:45UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-02-03 20:45SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEOpenHPD
2025-01-25 13:52HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-22 21:29HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-22 21:29HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1215 Union Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24095522025-02-03ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
23156472021-04-06CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2021-06-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-01)
22971982020-02-17CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-02-17Oath Violation Served (2020-02-18)
22725952018-12-04CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2018-12-11Oath Violation Served (2018-12-11)
22725912018-12-04CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2018-12-11Please See Complaint Number (2018-12-11)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1215 Union Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-06-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904189982021-04-13
2019-10-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-05-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4PD INV#621179672019-08-26
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-01-081112019-11-012020-10-31
2019-02-040002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1215 Union Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-16InitialFailed for Other R
2022-07-27InitialPassed
2020-02-26InitialRat Activity
2018-02-27InitialPassed
2017-04-17ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1215 Union Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-02-1739017680RALCOR ASSOCIATES L PNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 IN THE 2014 NYBC. REMEDY: FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM, FILE AND PERFORM TEST WITH NYCDOBACTIVE1250.01250.0
2018-12-1138267003PALCOR ASSOCIATES LP64M07; 05J10; 67X10; 03J10; 56Y10; 70Z09; 70O02; 71X10; 52M07; 41M07; 68B01; 57BB11; 100N10. 64M07-RMDY PROVIDE AND INSTALL; 05J10-RMDY REPAIR CAR DOOR GAP ON RETURN POST END; 67X10-RMDY REPAIR PHONE; 03J10ACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1215 Union Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1215 Union Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1215 Union Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1215 Union Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1215 Union Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1215 Union Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1215 Union Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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