1479 Needham Avenue
1479 Needham Avenue in Eastchester, Bronx, has 7 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (45/100).
One & two family · 2 units · Built 1958
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 45/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- Repairs: High (7 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Not on file, records as of Oct 28, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
7 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 1 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 6 issued in the last 12 months. 9 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2026-08-20. Newest violation issued 2026-08-20.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, basement. - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt BSMT), issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19147305
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, basement. ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRST WOODEN TREAD BOTTOM UP AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt BSMT), issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19147310
- Class B: Mice, throughout the apartment, basement. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt BSMT), issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19147306
- Class B: Roaches, throughout the apartment, basement. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt BSMT), issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19147307
- Class B: Broken window or sash, 1st room from the north, basement. ,2007 ADMON. CODE: FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW. AT SLIDE WINDOW TO REAR YARD IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt BSMT), issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19147309
- Class A: Door, lock or intercom defect, kitchen, basement. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt BSMT), issued 2026-08-20. HPD violation 19147308
- 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 19158861
311 housing complaints
2 in the last 12 months, 3 in 5 years. Most common: Door/Window (1), Unsanitary Condition (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: BROWN, LAVERN. See the full portfolio.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2047170090, HPD building ID 98880. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Baychester Av (5), 11 min walk
- Gun Hill Rd (5), 15 min walk
- 219 St (2, 5), 15 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 7 open (1 class C, 4 class B, 1 class A, 1 class I) | −35 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 2 | −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.