# 9 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461

BBL 2039810002 · Block 3981 · Lot 2 · BIN 2041853  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/9-westchester-square-2039810002  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 5 Westchester Sq

## Summary

9 Westchester Square (Bronx, NY 10461; tax lot BBL 2039810002) is a public assembly or cultural building (building class P8: place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)), built around 1883, on a 13,504 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,129,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 18 active DOB violations and one active ECB violation. There were six 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, “9 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461 (BBL 2039810002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/9-westchester-square-2039810002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 18 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM
- Building class: P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)
- Year built: 1883
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 13,504 sq ft · Building area: 3,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,129,000, assessed value $508,050, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-03-17 from HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM; ANGEL HERNANDEZ, TRUSTEE to HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM; ANGEL HERNANDEZ, TRUSTEE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing X01023421-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-07-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 240230200 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE GAS BOILER AND REPLACE GAS METER AND PIPING. REGISTER HOT WATER HEATER. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-05-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220589325 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO SEAL IN PLACE (1) 3,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-04-08 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X01023421-I1: Construction Fence — Install an 8'-0 temporary wood fence to be removed only after completion of all work. Issued 2024-04-08, expires 2025-04-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-03-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X08047551-I1: General Construction — PROPOSED ADA ACCESS; ADDING PAVEMENT FOR THE ACCESS; REPLACEMENT OF THE FENCE ON EXISTING LOCATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2024-03-15, expires 2024-11-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-12-31 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 240230200: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2020-12-31, expires 2021-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240230200: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-11-19, expires 2019-11-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240230200: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2018-11-19, expires 2018-12-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220589325: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-05-19, expires 2017-12-27. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1989-05-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: INSTALL STACK CLENAOUT DOOR .. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Horn. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | 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 HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-03-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-03-17). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2022-03-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-03-17). | 636b-3b5g |

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