# 656 Lester Street, Bronx, NY 10467

BBL 2045440020 · Block 4544 · Lot 20 · BIN 2054741  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/656-lester-street-2045440020  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

656 Lester Street (Bronx, NY 10467; tax lot BBL 2045440020) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1960, on a 1,728 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as SMITH, ANGELA; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 13, 2005 lists a price of $525,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $793,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four active ECB violations and nine open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and three 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, “656 Lester Street, Bronx, NY 10467 (BBL 2045440020)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/656-lester-street-2045440020. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Williamsbridge-Olinville: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10467: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10467

## Nearby properties

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

- 654 Lester Street (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/654-lester-street-2045440019
- 658 Lester Street (39 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/658-lester-street-2045440022
- 652 Lester Street (41 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/652-lester-street-2045440018
- 650 Lester Street (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/650-lester-street-2045440016
- 660 Lester Street (68 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/660-lester-street-2045440023
- 668 Lester Street (113 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/668-lester-street-2045440025
- 3018 Barker Avenue (60 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/3018-barker-avenue-2045440014
- 3016 Barker Avenue (80 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/3016-barker-avenue-2045440013

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 9 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SMITH, ANGELA
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,728 sq ft · Building area: 2,860 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $793,000, assessed value $47,580, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-06-13 from OGUNTINKA, EFUYEMI to SMITH, ANGELA, stated price $525,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-08-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-08-24 from SMITH, INEZ to OGUNYINKA, EFUYEMI, stated price $420,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-10-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-10-10 from JOHNSON, VALERIE to SMITH, INEZ, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-04-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-04-21 from JOHNSON, HERMAN; JOHNSON, VALERIE to JOHNSON, VALERIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-05-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-05-31 from GALO, THOMAS A.; LA FATA, ALFRED R. to JOHNSON, HERMAN; JOHNSON, VALERIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-12-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-12-22 from OLINVILLE CONSTRUCTION to GALO, THOMAS A.; LA FATA, ALFRED R., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O 53462 LEGAL USE RECREATION ROOM CURRENT USE APT LOCATION 1ST FL REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OR OBTAIN A VALID C OF O IF FEASIBLE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-12-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: A 3 PCS BATHROOM, KITCHEN WITH GAS FITTINGS - PARTITION WALLS FOR BOTH & PARTITION WALL CREATING A BEDROOM. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-12-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES AT 1ST FL ON GROUND THERE IS A CLASS A APT WITH 3PCS BATHROOM AND KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE CONTRARY TO C OF O 53462 WHICH STATES SHOULD. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-12-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR HARDWARE DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT REAR EXIT DOOR REMEDY: PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-09-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT CLOSET DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROKEN HINGES AT SOUTH WALL CABINET DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-09-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-12-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE BOARD HEATER IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-10-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Roadway. | 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 SMITH, ANGELA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-06-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-06-13). | 636b-3b5g |

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