# 1601 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

BBL 2028760055 · Block 2876 · Lot 55 · BIN 2008816  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1601-nelson-avenue-2028760055  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 1605 Nelson Ave

## Summary

1601 Nelson Avenue (Bronx, NY 10452; tax lot BBL 2028760055) is a 113-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1926, on a 22,968 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $6,491,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active ECB violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1601 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452 (BBL 2028760055)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1601-nelson-avenue-2028760055. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Highbridge: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/highbridge

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/highbridge/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/highbridge/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/highbridge/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/highbridge/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/highbridge/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1926
- Floors: 6
- Units: 113 residential / 113 total
- Lot area: 22,968 sq ft · Building area: 107,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $6,491,000, assessed value $2,920,950, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-10-29 from SHENSA REALTY CORP. to RIGHT THERE REALTY CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-07-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-07-11 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 1362 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-05-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-05-07 from WEST BANK REALTY CORP to SHENSA REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-09-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-09-06 from NELSON TENTH CORP to HANNAH SCHWARTZ, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-10-07 from BRODIE HOWARD; KITTOY ALEX; ARUM PEARL PARTNERS; HURST ANNA; WEISS IRVING; NELSON TENTH ASSOCIATES BY; RAYNOR WILLIAM M; MAGUIRE DORIS C to NELSON TENTH CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220078305 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED A TOTAL OF 500 L.F. AS PER PLAN AT 1601 NELSON AVENUE. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-03-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 210038537 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PANEL AND DEVICES AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-04-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 201121482 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILER & BURNER. NO CHANGE TOEGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-04-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200947805 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Construct new wall against existing wall at rock face in rear yard of building. Anchor new construction through existing wall into rock behind. No change to use egress or occupancy under this applica… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-11-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200920067 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of 24 linear feet of light duty sidewalk shed for waterproofing and repointing of facade only. All work to comply with LL 33/91. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this applicat… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-06-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200859810 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 160 FT LONG AT 1605 NELSON AVENUE DURING BALCONY REPAIRS. WORK TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-09-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210085664: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-09-04, expires 2014-08-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-04-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220078305: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-04-04, expires 2014-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-01-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210085664: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-01-09, expires 2013-08-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-04-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220115202: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-04-06, expires 2013-02-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-03-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220078305: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-03-19, expires 2013-03-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-02-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210085664: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-02-09, expires 2013-02-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210085664: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-07-15, expires 2012-02-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-06-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 201121482: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2011-06-14, expires 2012-06-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-06-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 201121482: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2011-06-14, expires 2012-06-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-04-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220115202: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2011-04-22, expires 2011-07-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-02-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220078305: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2011-02-17, expires 2012-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-08-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 210085664: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-08-30, expires 2011-07-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-08-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220078305: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2010-08-19, expires 2011-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-05-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201121482: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2007-05-23, expires 2008-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 29. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2028760055/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GROUNDING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. OBSERVED IN THE CELLAR THE ELECTRODE GROUND ROD IS INSTALLED HAS NO CONDUCTOR WIRE GOING TO MAIN SERVICE SWITCH. MUST PROVIDE GROUND CONDUCTOR WIRE A. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ATOI OBSERVED IN THE GAS METER ROOM LEVEL 1 CORROSION ON THE GAS PIPING THIS IS CONTRARY TO . NYC FUEL GAS CODE 401.1. GAS PIPING MUST BE MAINTAINED, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES. OBSERVED IN APT 5B THE INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES THAT ARE NOT THE TAMPER RESISTANT TYPE THRU OUT THE APARTMENT. ALL RESIDENTAL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED PLASTIC ACCESS PANELS. THROUGHOUT 1 ST FLOOR ON TOWER B SIDE. POTENTAL HAZARD. PLASTIC PANELS NOT FIRE RATED., OBTAIN PERMIT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-06 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Mattress or Box Spring Uncovered. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Missed Collection – Bulky Recycling. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF HOMELESS SERVICES. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1985-10-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1985-10-29). | 636b-3b5g |

---

Independent site. Data from NYC Open Data; not affiliated with the City of New York. Not a title search or official record; verify with the issuing agency. JSON: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2028760055