2179 Matthews Avenue
2179 Matthews Avenue in Pelham Parkway, Bronx, has 18 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 56 of 48 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (63/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 48 units · Built 1948
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 63/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 3 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 56 of 48 units are rent-stabilized; 53 on the 2007 tax bill.
- Repairs: Medium (18 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 3 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
18 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 12 class B, 3 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 181 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2005-07-07. Newest violation issued 2026-01-26.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 121 days from issue to close for the 7 violations closed 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 C: Lead paint hazard, east wall, foyer. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT BB, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt BB), issued 2010-08-13. HPD violation 8553434
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 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 FRAME AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''2183''. HPD violation 19313723
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 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 SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''2183''. HPD violation 19313721
- Class B: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''2183'' (apt B), issued 2018-12-31. HPD violation 12826080
- Class B: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 1B), issued 2018-12-31. HPD violation 12826081
- Class B: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''2183'' (apt B), issued 2018-08-23. HPD violation 12542415
- Class B: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''2183'' (apt 1A), issued 2018-08-23. HPD violation 12542311
- Class B: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''2183'' (apt 1B), issued 2018-08-23. HPD violation 12542274
311 housing complaints
6 in the last 12 months, 31 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (3), Unsanitary Condition (2), Plumbing (1).
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. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
56 of 48 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: 56 in 2024, 53 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: ASC Properties Inc. Head officer: Haxhe Celaj. Managing agent: Haxhe Celaj. This owner has 14 buildings on record, 9 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 28, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2043220043, HPD building ID 94897. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Morris Park (5), 4 min walk
- Pelham Pkwy (2, 5), 5 min walk
- Pelham Pkwy (5), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 18 open (3 class C, 12 class B, 3 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 6 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −6 |
| 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.