# 2339 Ellis Avenue, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest, Bronx, NY 10462

BBL 2038310071 · Block 3831 · Lot 71 · BIN 2027121  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2339-ellis-avenue-2038310071  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

2339 Ellis Avenue (Bronx, NY 10462; tax lot BBL 2038310071) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1930, on a 2,575 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as SEWELL, NORRIS O. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $576,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one open HPD violation. There were 43 311 requests in the past 12 months and 45 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, “2339 Ellis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 (BBL 2038310071)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2339-ellis-avenue-2038310071. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10462: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 2341 Ellis Avenue (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2341-ellis-avenue-2038310069
- 2337 Ellis Avenue (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2337-ellis-avenue-2038310072
- 2343 Ellis Avenue (42 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2343-ellis-avenue-2038310068
- 2335 Ellis Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2335-ellis-avenue-2038310073
- 2345 Ellis Avenue (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2345-ellis-avenue-2038310067
- 2333 Ellis Avenue (76 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2333-ellis-avenue-2038310074

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SEWELL, NORRIS O
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 2
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,575 sq ft · Building area: 3,950 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $576,000, assessed value $259,200, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-03-12 from SEWELL, NORRIS O; SEWELL, MERLYN B; SEWELL, MORRIS; JOHN SEWELL to SEWELL, MORRIS; SEWELL, NORRIS O, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-07-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-07-12 from PERSAUD, PHICOL; ADJUDAH, HARIPERSAUD to SEWELL, MORRIS; SEWELL, JOHN; SEWELL, MERLYN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-07-01 from WOLFLE, KLAUS; WOLFLE, CLARA to ADJUDAH, HARIPERSAUD; PERSAUD, PHICOL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-04-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-04-30 from BOHM, MARIA; BOHM, MARI/A/K/A to WOLFLE, KLAUS; WOLFLE, CLARA, 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).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2B: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES ON DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B , 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No active DOB NOW safety violations.


2 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2038310071/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt 2A): Appliance – Refrigerator; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 88. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2038310071/complaints

## 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 SEWELL, NORRIS O. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2015-03-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2015-03-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2015-03-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2015-03-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Lorraine Sewell. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Norris Sewell, business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |

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