# 3231 Ely Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

BBL 2047560021 · Block 4756 · Lot 21 · BIN 2090181  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/3231-ely-avenue-2047560021  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

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.)

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.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 12 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MENSAH SAMUEL
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1989
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 3,653 sq ft · Building area: 5,199 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,504,000, assessed value $90,240, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-05-23 from ELY HOMES CORP to MENSAH, VIDA; MENSAH, SAMUEL, 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, ECB, HPD)

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UNLAWFUL 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-04-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-04-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: NOTED 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-03-19 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OCCUPANCY 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-07-30 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt BASEME: § 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 UP…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 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 ILL…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-07-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WOOD BALUSTERS 6TH & 7TH UP FROM 2ND STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-07-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD BALUSTRATE 2ND STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AT 1ST STY FRONT APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1: SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 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. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-10 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-10 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-19 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-09 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-04 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-04 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-03-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Door/Window – Window Frame. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-03-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Water Leak – Slow Leak. The 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 conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-03-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Water 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. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-02-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-02-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-01-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-06-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMNT): Water 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. | ygpa-z7cr |

## 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 MENSAH SAMUEL. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1990-05-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1990-05-23). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1990-05-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1990-05-23). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-31 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Samuel Mensah, business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-31 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Samuel Mensah. | feu5-w2e2 |

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