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 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 mold violations
Older buildings with moisture management issues generate persistent Class B mold violations.
DOB elevator violations
Aging elevator systems with deferred maintenance generate Class 2 violations requiring licensed contractors and DOB sign-off.
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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