South Bronx Building Violations

The South Bronx carries the highest rate of HPD Class C violations in New York City. Large multi-family rental buildings and Mitchell-Lama cooperatives built mid-century dominate the housing stock, many with deferred maintenance that generates cascading violations across multiple agencies.

Building Stock

Large multi-family rental buildings, Mitchell-Lama co-ops, public housing. Predominantly mid-century construction with significant deferred maintenance.

Borough code: 2 (Bronx) — all BBLs begin with 2

Local Laws & Regulations

  • Local Law 1 (lead paint)
  • Local Law 152 (gas piping)
  • AEP designation risk

Common Violations in South Bronx

HPD

HPD Class C heat/hot water violations

The highest rate of immediately hazardous HPD violations in the city. Heat failures during heating season trigger 24-hour correction requirements and emergency repair orders.

HPD

HPD mold violations

Older buildings with moisture management issues generate persistent Class B mold violations.

DOB

DOB elevator violations

Aging elevator systems with deferred maintenance generate Class 2 violations requiring licensed contractors and DOB sign-off.

OATH

OATH/ECB default judgments

A significant share of citywide default judgments are concentrated in South Bronx properties, accumulating daily interest and becoming property liens.

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Enter any South Bronx address to see open violations from DOB, HPD, OATH, DOT, and Landmarks.

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