1521 Watson Avenue
1521 Watson Avenue in Soundview, Bronx, has 6 open HPD violations, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: B (85/100).
Co-op (HDFC) · Multi-family elevator · 61 units · Built 1928
A limited-equity co-op held by a Housing Development Fund Corporation: the residents own shares, so a rental here is a sublet that usually needs board approval, and HDFC co-ops often limit sublets and resale prices. Co-op units are not rent-stabilized. How HDFCs are ranked
StreetSpy grade: B (Good, 85/100)
- 6 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 1 eviction carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- A co-op: renting here is a sublet, usually with board approval and a time limit; units are not rent-stabilized.
- Repairs: Low (6 open), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (3 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
6 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 2 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 38 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2014-10-30. Newest violation issued 2024-12-24.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, kitchen, 1st floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1P, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 1P), issued 2024-12-24. HPD violation 17577985
- Class B: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 3rd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCES AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''1100'', AT NORTH (apt 3G), issued 2014-10-30. HPD violation 10429182
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET ;; IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''1100'', AT NORTH (apt 3G), issued 2014-10-30. HPD violation 10429185
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 3rd floor. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN COUNTER TOP IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''1100'', AT NORTH (apt 3G), issued 2014-10-30. HPD violation 10429186
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 3rd floor. PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''1100'', AT NORTH (apt 3G), issued 2014-10-30. HPD violation 10429183
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, 4th room from the north, 3rd floor. PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''1100'', AT NORTH (apt 3G), issued 2014-10-30. HPD violation 10429184
311 housing complaints
2 in the last 12 months, 7 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (2).
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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 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)
3 open DOB violations, 1 of them Local Law violations issued before 2000. 17 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: 1100 ELDER AVENUE HDFC. Head officer: EDITH BUCKLEY. Managing agent: VERITAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 8, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2037400005, HPD building ID 120150. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Elder Av (6), 3 min walk
- Morrison Av-Soundview (6), 6 min walk
- Whitlock Av (6), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 6 open (4 class B, 2 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −9 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 2 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 3 open DOB violations, 1 of them Local Law violations issued before 2000 | 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 2026-10-28.