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3231 Ely Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

BBL 2047560021 (Borough 2, Block 4756, Lot 21) · BIN 2090181 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

3231 Ely Avenue (Bronx, NY 10469; tax lot BBL 2047560021) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1989, on a 3,653 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as MENSAH SAMUEL. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,504,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active ECB violations, 12 open HPD violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and eight HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
MENSAH SAMUEL
Building class
C0 · Three-family walk-up
Year built · units
1989 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,653 sq ft · R5
Market value (DOF)
$1,504,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
2047560021
BIN
2090181

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “3231 Ely Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 (BBL 2047560021)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/3231-ely-avenue-2047560021. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
MENSAH SAMUELThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1989Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
3,653 sq ft (42.67 ft × 95 ft)
Building floor area
5,199 sq ft
Zoning
R5The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.42 built / 1.50 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 2047560021 (Borough 2, Block 4756, Lot 21) · BIN 2090181BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,504,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$90,240The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$49,075Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,504,000$90,2401
2026Final$1,248,000$74,8801
2025Final$1,311,000$78,6601

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 1

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1990-05-23DEED$0 / not statedEly Homes CorpMensah, Vida; Mensah, SamuelFT_2210000781421

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 0 open of 2

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
Approved · 2026-08-21
X01412754-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-08-05$21,800
Not open
Approved · 2026-08-21
X01412754-S1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-08-05$20,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 0

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 0 active of 0

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 5 active of 5

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
Hearing: PENDING
2026-05-04CLASS - 1UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO ACCESS NO PERMIT ON FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING. HOWEVER, NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE. FAILURE TO CERTIFY$2,500 / $0 / $2,50039187113M
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2024-04-10CLASS - 1WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED AN ILLEGAL 2BDRM, CLASS A CELLAR APARTMENT. NOTED AN ILLEGAL ELECTRIC STOVE, KITCHEN SINK, WATER AND WASTE LINES, 3 PIECE BATHROOM, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS, ELECTRCAL OUTLETS, SWITCH$2,500 / $0 / $2,50039111332L
Active
Hearing: PENDING
2026-05-04CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO ACCESS NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF$1,250 / $0 / $1,25039187112K
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2024-04-10CLASS - 1NOTED AN ILLEGAL 2BDRM, CLASS A CELLAR APARTMENT. NOTED AN ILLEGAL ELECTRIC STOVE, KITCHEN SINK, WATER AND WASTE LINES, 3 PIECE BATHROOM, CEILING HEIGHT LESS THAN 7'. NO NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION. NO SPRINK$2,500 / $0 / $2,50039111330H
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2024-03-19CLASS - 2OCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORD. ILLEGALLY CREATED CLASS "A" APARTMENT AT CELLAR, 3 FAMILYMULTIPLE DWELLING CONVERTED TO 4 FAMILY MULTIPLE DWELLING CONTRARY TO$1,250 / $0 / $1,25035483503Z

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 5 unpaid of 50

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2024-04-10Dept. Of BuildingsOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDSMENSAH SAMUEL$2,500 / $0 / $2,500039111330H
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2024-04-10Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITMENSAH SAMUEL$2,500 / $0 / $2,500039111332L
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2024-03-19Dept. Of BuildingsOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPTMENSAH, SAMUEL$1,250 / $0 / $1,250035483503Z
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-03-01Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEMENSAH SAMUEL$300 / $0 / $300048209787J
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-04-11Sanitation RecyclingSPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSEMENSAH SAMUEL$300 / $0 / $300047333317R
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-10-09Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STMENSAH SAMUEL$50 / $0 / $50080090132N
Hearing pending
RESCHEDULED
2026-05-04Dept. Of BuildingsFAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBMENSAH SAMUEL$1,250 / $0 / $1,250039187112K
Hearing pending
RESCHEDULED
2026-05-04Dept. Of BuildingsUNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERMENSAH SAMUEL$2,500 / $0 / $2,500039187113M
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2025-10-28Sanitation RecyclingIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STMENSAH SAMUEL$300 / $80 / $0049478918M
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2025-09-09Sanitation RecyclingIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STMENSAH SAMUEL$80 / $80 / $0049230122H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-08-15Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMENSAH SAMUEL$50 / $50 / $0049272516X
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2025-04-02Sanitation PoliceIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STMENSAH SAMUEL$80 / $80 / $0048959874K

Showing 12 of 50 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
76749
Last registered
2026-07-31
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
IndividualownerSamuel MensahBronx, Ny
SitemanagerSamuel Mensah

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD housing-code violations 12 open of 26

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2024-10-04
B2024-07-30BASEME§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APPROXIMATELY 2 SQ.FT IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT BASEME, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16754366 ISSUED 19-MAR-24 HAS BEEN UPG
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-01
A2024-04-01§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION , FLOOR TO CEILING PARTIONS MADE OF WOOD / METAL STUDS AND SHEETROCK ERECTED CREATING ROOMS AT ILLE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-01
B2024-04-01§ 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION CONSISTING OF INCREASE ON OCCUPANCY FROM 3 CLASS-A APARTMENTS TO 4 CLASS -A APARTMENTS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-01
B2024-04-01§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BEHIND THE WALLS AND UNDER THE FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CREATED ILLEGAL CELLAR APARTMENT
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-01
B2024-04-01§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, GAS RANGE INSTALLED AT KITCHEN CREATED AT ILLEGAL CELLAR APARTMENT
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-07-13
B2023-07-13§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WOOD BALUSTERS 6TH & 7TH UP FROM 2ND STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-07-13
A2023-07-13§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD BALUSTRATE 2ND STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13
B2009-08-131SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AT 1ST STY FRONT APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13
A2009-08-131SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL OF FRONT ROOM REAR OF RADIATOR AT 1ST STY FRONT APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13
A2009-08-13SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS INCANDESCANT MINIMUM REQUIRED FIXTURE PRESENT BULB MISSING.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13
C2009-08-13SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM and/or 1 story public hall door leading to cellar locked. AT BOILER ROOM, CELLAR
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-13
C2009-08-13SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2026-07-20
A2026-04-30(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-12-30
I2024-11-25§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-08-19
A2024-04-02(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-07-30
A2024-04-01BASEME§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APPROXIMATELY 2 SQ.FT IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT BASEME, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-12-04
I2023-11-16§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-08-19
A2023-03-17(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-29
I2022-11-04§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-29
I2022-02-17§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE

Showing 20 of 26 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 8

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2024-03-18CLOSEBASEMEPlumbing – Steam Pipe/RiserThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2024-03-18CLOSEBASEMEDoor/Window – Window FrameThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2024-03-18CLOSEBASEMEWater Leak – Slow LeakThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition
2024-03-18CLOSEBASEMEWater Leak – Slow Leak
Unsanitary Condition – Mold
Door/Window – Window Frame
Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2023-02-15CLOSE3Unsanitary Condition – PestsThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new
2023-02-15CLOSE2Unsanitary Condition – PestsThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2023-01-09CLOSE3Unsanitary Condition – PestsThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new
2019-06-10CLOSEBSMNTWater Leak – Slow Leak
Paint/Plaster – Wall
Unsanitary Condition – Mold
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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