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1533 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

2
DOB Complaints
96
311 Housing Calls
49
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

35
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 35% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1533 Townsend Avenue

1533 Townsend Avenue is a 6-story, 96-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Jacqueline Tom. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints documented throughout 2025, including two emergency complaints in April 2025 alone. Recent maintenance concerns include plumbing issues (sinks and toilets) reported in March 2025, and multiple complaints between February and April 2025 related to building systems such as the intercom system, door frames, and various maintenance needs where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for proper evaluation.

The building's safety systems have required attention, as evidenced by violations found in 2023-2024 regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a broken doorbell/ intercom system. A persistence of elevator-related concerns has been documented, including a 2021 complaint about lack of alternate service. Most concerning is the building's façade status, with active violation notices related to Cycle 9A reporting requirements from 2018-2024 resulting in financial penalties.

While the building has had multiple rodent inspections showing passed results, there was one recorded instance of rat activity in December 2024. The property has generally maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs in recent years, with no infestations reported between 2022-2024, though there were some instances in 2019-2021. Recent facade safety concerns remain active as of 2023, and there are two open Environmental Control Board violations from 2022-2024 regarding façade reporting requirements.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1533 Townsend Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Mount Eden.

Building Characteristics

Total units 96
Year built 1927
Total area 81640 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
49
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
96
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1525 Townsend Ave, New York, NY 10452
  • 1527 Townsend Ave, New York, NY 10452
  • 1529 Townsend Ave, New York, NY 10452
  • 1531 Townsend Ave, New York, NY 10452

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1533 Townsend Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1533 Townsend Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 1533 Townsend 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
2025-02-202025-05-06Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-202025-05-06Door/window-Door FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-202025-05-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-202025-05-06General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-212025-04-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1533 Townsend 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
2024-05-13BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT ELECTRICAL LIGHT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-04BCloseNone40§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 40, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-04BCloseNone40§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 40, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-04CCloseNone4C§ 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 .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK ON DOOR FROM STREET ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.2023-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1533 Townsend Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-21 14:50HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-20 13:28HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-04 08:09PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-03-04 08:07PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2025-02-20 08:09GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1533 Townsend Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23731882023-07-31ACTIVEFaçade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification2023-08-02Ll11 Unsafe – Initiated (2023-08-23)
23127692021-02-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-03-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1533 Townsend Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-07-28V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2019-09-06V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend 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
2024-12-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-311102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-161102020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1533 Townsend Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-11InitialPassed
2025-01-27CompliancePassed
2024-12-10InitialRat Activity
2024-06-12InitialPassed
2023-12-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-1637026573NNSA 2015 HOUSING DEVELOPMFAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL#907824.REM:FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.ACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-12-0937024967RNSA 2015 HOUSING DEVELOPMFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #907824.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TEACTIVE1250.00.0
2018-05-1837011214JNSA 2015 HOUSING DEVELOPMFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#807824. REMEDY: SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTRESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1533 Townsend Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1533 Townsend 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 1533 Townsend Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1533 Townsend Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1533 Townsend 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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