Bronx · Block 3738 · Lot 1 · 10472

1491 Watson Avenue

6 floors · 60 apartments · 50,700 sq ft · built 1939 · class D1 · owner of record: Hp Csp Gf1 Housing Development Fund Comp Any, Inc.

34open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
Overdueto Annual property registration

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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 9 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2024-01-31 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 82 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 50,700 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2028) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2028
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 3738). Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 797 days
Next due 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#04867
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
#04868
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 19, 2002LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02159
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Nov 14, 2023Boiler FTC-BE-EXT-LP
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Jan 26, 2018Elevators ACC1
Active
Feb 19, 2002Elevators LL1081
Active
Feb 19, 2002Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (25) · C 5 · B 9 · A 11
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 14, 2026BApt 3H · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 19, 2026
Sep 14, 2026BApt 3H · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 19, 2026
Sep 14, 2026BApt 3H · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING (INCLUDING INSIDE CLOSET AT SOUTH) IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 19, 2026
Sep 14, 2026BApt 3H · § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING AND BEHIND INSIDE CLOSET SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 19, 2026
Sep 14, 2026BApt 3H · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 19, 2026
Jun 1, 2026CApt 4E · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJun 27, 2026
May 18, 2026A§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMAAug 21, 2026
Apr 23, 2026A§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AND SECURING BY USING APPROPRIATE NUTS AND BOLTS AT 2ND FIRE ESCAPE FROM WEST AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPEJul 27, 2026
Apr 23, 2026C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BENT DROP LADDER AT 1ST FIRE ESCAPE FROM WEST AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPEApr 29, 2026
Apr 23, 2026B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AND ITS ASSEMBLIES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''1491''May 28, 2026
Apr 23, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WINDOW STOOL CREATING CUT HAZARD AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''1492''Jul 27, 2026
Apr 23, 2026C§ 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 AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''1491''May 7, 2026
Apr 23, 2026A§ 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 SEALED COMPACTOR CLOSET THROUGHOUT ALL STORIES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, SECTION ''1491''Jul 27, 2026
Mar 5, 2026C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORYMar 11, 2026
Jan 8, 2026AApt 1A · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCLEIN ENAMEL AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHApr 13, 2026
Oct 7, 2025BApt 6B · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT BUT LESS THAN 30 SQ FT AT CEILING AND SOUTH AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6B, 6th STORYNov 11, 2025
Jul 24, 2025AApt 1A · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOct 27, 2025
Jul 24, 2025AApt 1A · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT REFIDGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOct 27, 2025
Jul 24, 2025AApt 1A · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOct 27, 2025
Dec 4, 2023CApt 2C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 30, 2023
Feb 3, 2022BApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE. CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 10, 2022
Feb 3, 2022AApt 2C · § 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 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 9, 2022
Feb 3, 2022AApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 9, 2022
Feb 3, 2022BApt 2C · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMar 10, 2022
Feb 3, 2022AApt 2C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BATHTUB OR REGLAZE. PORCELAIN ENAMEL. FINISH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTMay 9, 2022

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 14, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 14, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 14, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING (INCLUDING INSIDE CLOSET AT SOUTH) IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 14, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING AND BEHIND INSIDE CLOSET SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen
Sep 14, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOpen

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City records as of Oct 26, 2026, 5:49 PM ET. BBL 2037380001.

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