Bronx · Block 2353 · Lot 20 · 10451

640 Gerard Avenue

4 floors · 25,804 sq ft · built 2017 · class H3 · owner of record: Gerard Hotel Llc

21open violations
$10,402ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
66dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 4 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)
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 25,804 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

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5) · $10,402 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 19, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI OBSERVED HOT WATER HEATERS NEWLY INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMIT ON FILE CHECKED BIS/DOB NOW NO PERMIT ON FILE CONTRARY TO PC 106.1, OBTAIN PERMIT
#39201054J
Jan 8, 2027
PENDING
$2,500
Aug 8, 2025Elevators CLASS - 1
CLASS 1 (CU):FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. SERVICE ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT AS PER BC3001.2 & 27-987. UPON INSPECTION,DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR ON ELEVATOR INOPERATIVE,REPAIR/REPLACE DEVICE AND TE
#39156499M
Mar 19, 2027
$1,280
Aug 8, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. DISCOVERED GAS LEAK AT HOT WATER TANKS ON 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR IN BOILER ROOMS., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
#39156495P
Mar 5, 2027
$2,530
Aug 8, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT .APROX 10:30AM OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WATER TANK. WITH NO ELECTRICAL PERMITS NOT ON RECORD, OBTAIN PERMIT
#39156496R
Mar 5, 2027
$2,530
Aug 13, 2024Elevators CLASS - 2
BRAKE MAINTENANCE TAG EXPIRED. PROVIDE AN UPDATED MAINTENANCE LOG. PROVIDE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. CLEAN PIT AREA.
#39121734N
Jan 22, 2027
DEFAULT
$1,562
DOB (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#07662
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#06889
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#31109
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#10689
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#31314
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#09364
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#09220
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 13, 2021CONSTRUCTION
AT TIME OF IMNSPECTION A VEHICLE RAN THRU THE EXTERIOR GLAAS DOORS. NO STRUCTURAL DEFECTS DUE TO DAMAGE ON GLASS DOOR FROM VEHICLE RYNNING THRU FRAMES AND SLIDING DOORS. LOBBY IS UNSTABLE TILL REPAIRS ARE COMP LETED
#CNE01MR
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#05093
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (11)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 4)
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Aug 11, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Aug 20, 2026ECBUnknown: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, OR WIRING IN USE. OBSERVED IN THE STAIRWAY B 3RD FL THE LIGHT FIXTURE HAS EXPOSED WIRES SHOWING AND FIXTURE IS NOT BONDED TO EMT. THRU OUT COMMON AREAClosed
Aug 19, 2026ECBConstruction: ATOI OBSERVED HOT WATER HEATERS NEWLY INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMIT ON FILE CHECKED BIS/DOB NOW NO PERMIT ON FILE CONTRARY TO PC 106.1, OBTAIN PERMITOpen

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City records as of Oct 26, 2026, 8:48 PM ET. BBL 2023530020.

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