1537 Benson Street
1537 Benson Street in Westchester Square, Bronx, has 7 open HPD violations, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (45/100).
One & two family · 2 units · Built 1899
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 45/100)
- 7 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- Repairs: High (7 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 2 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Not on file, records as of Oct 28, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
7 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 2 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 11 issued in the last 12 months. 19 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2025-11-26. Newest violation issued 2026-01-28.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 27 days from issue to close for the 5 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- Class B: Electrical defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL WALL OUTLET AT EAST IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2FLOOR), issued 2026-01-28. HPD violation 18599593
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, kitchen, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2FLOOR), issued 2026-01-28. HPD violation 18599589
- Class B: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SPRING BALANCE WINDOW SASH AT SOUTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2FLOOR), issued 2026-01-28. HPD violation 18599591
- Class B: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2NDFLO, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2NDFLO), issued 2025-11-26. HPD violation 18442231
- Class A: Door, lock or intercom defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. ADMIN. CODE: REFIT THE DOOR AT SOUTH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2FLOOR), issued 2026-01-28. HPD violation 18599592
- Class A: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL TRIP LEVER AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2FLOOR), issued 2026-01-28. HPD violation 18599590
- Class I: Owner did not register the building with HPD. 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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.. HPD violation 18062728
311 housing complaints
5 in the last 12 months, 11 in 5 years. Most common: Door/Window (2), Heat/Hot Water (2), Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: VICTOR M GUADALUPE. See the full portfolio.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2039870033, HPD building ID 49616. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av (6), 4 min walk
- Zerega Av (6), 7 min walk
- Middletown Rd (6), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 7 open (4 class B, 2 class A, 1 class I) | −35 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 5 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC Dept. of City Planning PLUTO (tax-roll owner). Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.