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3231 Ely Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

3
DOB Complaints
12
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 3231 Ely Avenue

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 3231 Ely Avenue in Baychester, owned by Samuel Mensah, has experienced significant maintenance and possibly illegal conversion issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024 the property received multiple class B and A violations related to an alleged illegal fourth unit in the cellar, including unauthorized kitchen and bathroom installations, questions about occupancy certification, and concerns about floor-to-ceiling partitions.

These violations have resulted in active ECB penalties totaling $6,780. The building has also faced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple service requests related to water leaks, steam pipes, window frames, and mold issues, though many of these were closed without violations being issued.

During 2023-2024, there were several complaints and inspections regarding pest issues, including rodent sightings in January 2023 and multiple pest-related complaints to HPD, though some inspections could not be completed due to access issues. The property also has unresolved safety concerns from 2023 involving loose balustrades and missing wood balusters on the second-story landing, along with a 2024 mold violation in the basement apartment. Despite these issues, the building's recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 show no infestation cases, and the property passed a rodent compliance inspection in March 2023 after initially noting rat activity in January 2023.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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3231 Ely Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1989
Total area 5199 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
12
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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3231 Ely 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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3231 Ely Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 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 3231 Ely 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
2024-03-182024-08-17Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-182024-03-30Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-182024-03-30Plumbing-Steam Pipe/riserImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-182024-03-30Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-182024-03-30Plumbing-Steam Pipe/riserImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 3231 Ely 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
2024-04-02ACloseNoneNone(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
2024-03-19BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, GAS RANGE INSTALLED AT KITCHEN CREATED AT ILLEGAL CELLAR APARTMENTNone
2024-03-19BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BEHIND THE WALLS AND UNDER THE FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CREATED ILLEGAL CELLAR APARTMENTNone
2024-03-19BOpenNoneNone§ 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION CONSISTING OF INCREASE ON OCCUPANCY FROM 3 CLASS-A APARTMENTS TO 4 CLASS -A APARTMENTS.None
2024-03-19AOpenNoneNone§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION , FLOOR TO CEILING PARTIONS MADE OF WOOD / METAL STUDS AND SHEETROCK ERECTED CREATING ROOMS AT ILLEGAL CELLAR APARTMENTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 3231 Ely Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-03-19 13:53PLUMBINGSTEAM PIPE/RISERClosedHPD
2024-03-19 13:53WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2024-03-19 13:53UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-03-19 13:53DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2023-02-15 11:42UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 3231 Ely Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23896922024-04-11CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-04-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-15)
23888102024-03-27CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-04-10Partial Vacate Order Served (2024-04-11)
23882932024-03-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-04-10Please See Complaint Number (2024-04-11)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 3231 Ely Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 3231 Ely 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-08-160002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 3231 Ely Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-03-27CompliancePassed
2023-01-26InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-1039111330HMENSAH SAMUELNOTED AN ILLEGAL 2BDRM, CLASS A CELLAR APARTMENT. NOTED AN ILLEGAL ELECTRIC STOVE, KITCHEN SINK, WATER AND WASTE LINES, 3 PIECE BATHROOM, CEILING HEIGHT LESS THAN 7'. NO NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION. NO SPRINKACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-1039111332LMENSAH SAMUELWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED AN ILLEGAL 2BDRM, CLASS A CELLAR APARTMENT. NOTED AN ILLEGAL ELECTRIC STOVE, KITCHEN SINK, WATER AND WASTE LINES, 3 PIECE BATHROOM, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS, ELECTRCAL OUTLETS, SWITCHACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-03-1935483503ZMENSAH, SAMUELOCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORD. ILLEGALLY CREATED CLASS "A" APARTMENT AT CELLAR, 3 FAMILYMULTIPLE DWELLING CONVERTED TO 4 FAMILY MULTIPLE DWELLING CONTRARY TOACTIVE1280.01280.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 3231 Ely 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 3231 Ely Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 3231 Ely Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 3231 Ely 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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