Bronx · Block 3987 · Lot 32 · 10461

1539 Benson Street

3 floors · 2 apartments · 2,704 sq ft · built 1970 · class B1 · owner of record: Chen, Susan L

20open violations
$47,375ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
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 2019-09-01

Open violations

ECB / OATH (8) · $47,375 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 3, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35442393X ISSUED ON 08-15-2019 AND TO FILE A CERTIFATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER
#35429260X
Nov 29, 2019
DEFAULT
$3,125
Aug 15, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGWAY. @THE DRIVEWAY/WALKING ON EXP: #2 THERE ARE 4 CARS BLOCKING EGRESS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. NO PLATESON 5 CARS WHICH ONE IS IN FRONT GARBAGE.REM: REMOVE OBSTRUCTION.
#35442393X
Oct 4, 2019
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jun 7, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
FAIURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY @ EXP #2 THERE ARE 4 CARS BLOCKING THE DRIVEWAY.WALKWAY TOTAL OF 5 CARS 2 DONT HAVE LICNESE PLATES REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
#35434333Y
Aug 2, 2019
DEFAULT
$12,500
Apr 11, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. AT TIME OFINSPECTION NOTED A 4DOOR MERCEDES E300 WITH NO PLATES AND EXPIRED REGISTRATION IN FRONT DRIVEWAY. IT EXIRED ON 7/14. ALSO NOTED A RED BMW
#35385292Z
May 31, 2019
DEFAULT
$6,250
Apr 3, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY AT EXPO#3 THE REAR DOOR IS BEING BLOCKED BY A REFRIDGERATOR AT EXPOSURE #2 THERE A 4 CARS BLOCKING THE DRIVEWAY WALKWAY.(2)CARS ARE DEAD STORAGE)MAKING IT DIFFICU
#35407790X
May 31, 2019
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 18, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O A PERMIT. DURING MY INSPECTION I NOTED 3 STORIES,2 FAMILY HOUSE W/ OWNER HAD EXTENDED HIS CURB CUT DRIVEWAY TO 20FT IN LENGTH,(FROMORIGINAL LENGTH OF 8FT) ILLEGAL CURB CUT. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT AND RES
#35385231P
May 17, 2019
DEFAULT
$6,250
Mar 7, 2019Construction CLASS - 3
VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. DURING MY INSPECTION I NOTED 3 CAR PARK/STORED IN DRIVEWAY WITH NO LICENSE PLATEON REGISTRAITON. 1 BROWN MERCEDES BENZ, 1 RED BMW, 2 BROWN CADILLAC
#35385241Z
Oct 23, 2020
DEFAULT
$500
Nov 16, 2017Construction CLASS - 3
VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.NOTED:DEAD STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE S#1 AND 2 3 ILLEGAL PARKED VEHICLES.VEHICLES #1 BROWN MERCEDES 300 E
#35293379N
Jan 5, 2018
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 13, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00257
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 4, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00217
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 26, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00539
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 13, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 4, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Jun 26, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (7) · C 0 · B 0 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Dec 3, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 7, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 21, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Mar 16, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 16, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 27, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 24, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—

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City records as of Oct 28, 2026, 10:23 AM ET. BBL 2039870032.

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