Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

540 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

12
DOB Complaints
147
311 Housing Calls
67
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

72
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 72% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 540 Van Nest Avenue

The two-story, three-unit building at 540 Van Nest Avenue, owned by Alana Sparrow and constructed in 1901, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2024, three emergency complaints were filed regarding heating issues, fire escape safety, and cooking gas concerns for the entire building; however, inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations. During late 2023, several problems emerged including power outages, heating system concerns, and fire escape safety issues, with multiple inspections showing no violations except for one December complaint about heat/hot water that HPD could not inspect due to access issues.

The building's maintenance history reveals persistent challenges, with multiple instances of power outages and heating system problems, particularly noted in December 2023 and March 2024. Significant historical issues include three closed complaints regarding illegal conversions between 2020-2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access during all visits. A series of violations related to building safety and maintenance were documented in July 2023, including problems with door self-closing mechanisms, heating system notices, mold conditions in the cellar, and various required safety postings.

The building has also faced serious concerns regarding gas installation compliance in December 2020, with three violations issued for unpermitted gas piping work and the installation of four new boilers, though these were ultimately resolved with no penalties. Earlier inspections in 2020-2021 raised concerns about electrical wiring, plumbing work, and other safety issues, though most were either dismissed or resolved. The most recent rodent inspection from December 2022 passed successfully, indicating no current pest issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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540 Van Nest Avenue Report Contents

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540 Van Nest AvenueBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Van Nest.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1901
Total area 2580 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
67
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
147
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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540 Van Nest 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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540 Van Nest Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 540 Van Nest 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
2024-03-032024-03-06General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-032024-03-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-032024-03-06Safety-Fire EscapeImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-312024-01-05Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-312024-01-05General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 540 Van Nest 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
2024-04-03AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-07-25ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-07-25CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-07-25ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-07-25ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 540 Van Nest Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-03-03 19:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-03-03 19:38SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2024-03-03 19:38GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2023-12-31 09:57SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2023-12-31 09:57ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 540 Van Nest Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23560842022-11-20CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-01-19Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-01-23)
23491792022-07-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-11-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-11-20)
23295582021-12-27CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2022-02-14Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-16)
23279832021-11-19CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-11-19Compliance Inspection Performed (2021-11-19)
23245932021-09-16CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-09-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-09-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 540 Van Nest Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-05-21
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-05-21
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-05-21
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 540 Van Nest Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-12-13InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-12-0939033218R540 VAN NEST PARTNERS LLCWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN CELLAR I OBSERVED 4 NEW BOILERS AND NEW GAS PIPING FOR THEM. OLD BOILER AND HOT WATER HEATER WERE REMOVED. NO PERMIT ON DOB RECORDS TO PERFORM THIS WORK., OBTAIN PERESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-0939033219Z540 VAN NEST PARTNERS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN CELLAR I OBSERVED ILLEGAL BUSHING ON GAS LINE, OPEN ENDED GAS LINE, FUTURE CONNECTION ON GAS LINE, ILLEGAL PVC VENT PIPE FROM 4 BORESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-0939033220X540 VAN NEST PARTNERS LLCGAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BUILDING WITHOUT INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN CELLAR I OBSERVED NEW GAS PIPING FOR NEW 4 BOILERS. NO PERMIT, NO INSPECTIONS ON DOB RECORDS. ALL GAS VALVESRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-12-0735536657H540 VAN NEST PARTNERS LLCWORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF ABOVE PREMISES AT EXPO#1 OBSERVED ON LEVEL 1,1ST FL. 1 WINDOW REMOVED&REPLACED BY A 3'X7' DOOR APPROX. NO DETAILS PROVIDED FOR STRUCTURAL STABILITY OR ANCHORAGE.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 540 Van Nest 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 540 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 540 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 540 Van Nest 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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