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715 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

1
DOB Complaints
84
311 Housing Calls
34
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

81
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 81% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 715 Van Nest Avenue

The four-story, 21-unit New Law tenement building at 715 Van Nest Avenue, owned by Frank Cotaj, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues from 2022 through 2025. Recent problems include a ceiling paint/plaster issue reported in April 2025, and heat/hot water and plumbing problems affecting the entire building in November 2024, both of which were classified as emergencies.

The building has faced persistent rodent infestation challenges, with multiple bait applications recorded throughout 2024 and 2023, and an open violation from April 2024 citing rat infestation throughout the courtyard. Additional concerns from 2024 include multiple maintenance issues such as mold, heavy water leaks, various door/window problems, and multiple paint/plaster defects, though most of these did not result in violations. Significant safety concerns have been documented, including two open Class A violations from 2022-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, and lead paint hazards identified in Apartment 3A in December 2022, though these were subsequently closed in 2023.

The building has faced issues with fire escape obstruction, with violations recorded in April 2024 regarding blocked egress from fire escapes on both the 2nd and 4th story balconies. While the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations reported in official filings between 2019-2022, the persistent rodent issues and periodic maintenance problems suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort. The property's maintenance history includes both emergency and non-emergency service requests, with most complaints being investigated and closed by HPD and other city agencies, though some violations remain open as of 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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715 Van Nest Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Van Nest.

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1928
Total area 13608 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
34
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
84
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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715 Van Nest Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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715 Van Nest 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 715 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
2025-04-032025-04-06Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-132024-11-16Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-132024-11-16Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-232024-04-25Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-232024-04-25Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 715 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
2024-04-24BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2ND STORY FIRE ESCAPE BALCONY OF BUILDING FRONT STACKNone
2024-04-24COpenNoneNoneHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS (RATS) TROUGHOUT THE COURT YARD OF BUILDINGNone
2024-04-24BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWERS POTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AT FIRE ESCAPE 4TH STORY BALCONY OF BUILDING REAR STACKNone
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
2023-03-17AOpenNoneNone(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 715 Van Nest Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-03 11:57PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-11-13 07:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-13 07:21PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2024-09-26 07:41RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-04-23 12:23PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 715 Van Nest Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
22834432019-06-19CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2019-06-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-06-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 715 Van Nest Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 715 Van Nest Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 715 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
2022-05-100002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-160002019-11-012020-10-31
2020-01-290002018-11-012019-10-31
2019-01-290002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 715 Van Nest Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-12-27BAITBait applied
2024-12-13BAITBait applied
2024-11-07BAITBait applied
2024-10-26BAITBait applied
2024-08-05ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 715 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 715 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 715 Van Nest Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 715 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 715 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 715 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)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 715 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 715 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 715 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 715 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 715 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.

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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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