1565 Townsend Avenue
1565 Townsend Avenue in Mount Eden, Bronx, has 104 open HPD violations, 21 of them class C, and 61 of 61 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (40/100).
Multi-family elevator · 61 units · Built 1941
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 40/100)
- 21 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 86 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 61 of 61 units are rent-stabilized; 63 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (104 open, 21 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 86 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
104 open violations: 21 class C (immediately hazardous), 57 class B, 26 class A. 195 issued in the last 12 months. 1464 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-09-16. Newest violation issued 2026-10-20.
21 closed in the last 90 days. Median 94 days from issue to close for the 160 violations closed in the last 12 months.
9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-29. HPD violation 19260696
- Class C: Fire escape defect (exterior). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROPE OBSTRUCTING DROP LADDER FROM DESCENDING AT 4TH STACK FROM SOUTH AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2026-09-18. HPD violation 19201758
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR, issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19201756
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR FROM STREET TO VESTIBULE , 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19200483
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 5B), issued 2026-09-08. HPD violation 19200482
- Class C: Leak or water damage, ceiling, kitchen, 1st floor. , 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1G), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19183201
- Class C: Mold, ceiling, bathroom, 3rd floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... MORE THEN 30 SQ FT OF MOLD AT HE WEST WALL, THE EAST EALL, THE NORTH WALL, THE SOUTH WALL AND THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3K), issued 2026-07-27. HPD violation 19105376
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR FROM STREET TO VESTIBULE , 1st STORY, issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19052807
311 housing complaints
164 in the last 12 months, 303 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (86), Unsanitary Condition (24), Paint/Plaster (20), Water Leak (12), Door/Window (10).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 5 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
61 of 61 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 61 in 2024, 63 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: TOWNSEND REALTY ESTATES LLC. Head officer: MOSHE PILLER. Managing agent: mp management llc. This owner has 55 buildings on record, 46 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 29, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2028460041, HPD building ID 115654. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Mt Eden Av (4), 1 min walk
- 174-175 Sts (B, D), 6 min walk
- 170 St (4), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 104 open (21 class C, 57 class B, 26 class A). 9 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 164 | −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 HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.