Does 1512 Townsend Avenue have HPD violations?

Yes, 1512 Townsend Avenue currently has 13 open HPD housing violations: 4 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 7 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 1512 Townsend Avenue received?

1512 Townsend Avenue has received 27 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 8 complaints.

Is 1512 Townsend Avenue safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 1512 Townsend Avenue has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 7 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 1512 Townsend Avenue?

The most common complaints filed at 1512 Townsend Avenue in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (8 complaints), 2. ELECTRIC (8 complaints), 3. SAFETY (7 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 1512 Townsend Avenue?

Yes. 1512 Townsend Avenue currently has 7 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 1512 Townsend Avenue?

The most recent 311 complaint at 1512 Townsend Avenue was filed on May 21, 2026. In total, 60 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 1512 Townsend Avenue?

1512 Townsend Avenue currently has 13 open HPD violations: 4 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 7 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 1512 Townsend Avenue?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 1512 Townsend Avenue, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

1512 Townsend Avenue

Q: Is 1512 Townsend Avenue a good building to rent?

1512 Townsend Avenue has 7 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Highbridge, Bronx Built 1926 105 units Class C1 Residential

Registered to JACQUELINE TOM LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

13 Open Violations

7C 2B 4A

27 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 7 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 70% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 6 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

8(30%)

ELECTRIC

8(30%)

SAFETY

7(26%)

PAINT/PLASTER

2(7%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

1(4%)

PLUMBING

1(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-01-18 Most Recent Date

2026-01-18 Compliance Passed

2025-12-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-06-13 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-02-20 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-12-09 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2024-06-14 Initial Passed

2024-01-29 Compliance Passed

2023-12-11 Initial Passed

2023-10-05 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-06-16 Initial Passed

2022-12-08 Initial Passed

2022-06-06 Initial Passed

2021-06-16 Initial Passed

2020-09-08 Initial Passed

2019-12-02 Initial Passed

2019-06-05 Initial Passed

2018-12-05 Initial Passed

2018-06-05 Initial Passed

2017-11-16 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2017-09-28 Initial Passed

2017-02-06 Compliance Passed

2017-01-27 Initial Passed

2016-11-30 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2016-10-18 Compliance Passed

2016-09-12 Initial Failed for Other Reason

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

4 Class A

2 Class B

7 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2026-06-16

See all 13 violations ▼

Class C § 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 CHUTE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19018958

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 CHUTE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C § 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 LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 2nd STORY

2026-06-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19018975

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 2nd STORY

Class C § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3N, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18747299

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3N, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 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 PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY, SECTION ''1514'', AT NORTH

2025-07-24 ▼

Violation ID: #18119299

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-06-12 ▼

Violation ID: #17978141

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2Q, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-04-02 ▼

Violation ID: #16791358

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2Q, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2Q, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-04-02 ▼

Violation ID: #16791359

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2Q, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18747313

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-05-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17001698

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6K, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILINGS AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18747307

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILINGS AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-03-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18747311

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST, THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST, THE BATHROOM , THE KITCHEN , THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-07-28 ▼

Violation ID: #18127247

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST, THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST, THE BATHROOM , THE KITCHEN , THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL FAN AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2Q, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-04-02 ▼

Violation ID: #16791360

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL FAN AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2Q, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 1512 Townsend Avenue compares to other tracked buildings in Highbridge in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 1.9× the Highbridge average · top 41% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 7 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 27 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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