2240 WALTON AVENUE

Bronx · ZIP 10453 · BIN 2088408 · Fordham Heights · Last violation Apr 27, 2026 · Last complaint May 15, 2026

NeighborhoodFordham Heights

Above-average violations for the neighborhood

More violations than 68% of buildings and more complaints than 80% of buildings in Fordham Heights. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

More activity recently than in past years

Last 2 yrs: 285 violations · 317 complaints

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Severityⓘopen violations

50 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open

Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.

Housing Preservation & Development Violations

Total violations since 2007

335

17 per year avg.↑ Up 2275% in the last 2 years (285 vs 12 prior 2 yrs)

Open violations

244

Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ50

Class B (hazardous)ⓘ143

Rent-impairingⓘ9

Housing Preservation & Development Complaints

Total complaints since 2003

450

19 per year avg.↑ Up 560% in the last 2 years (317 vs 48 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint Resolution

No access11%Violation issued25%No violation38%Phone resolved25%Other0%(450)

Urgency breakdown

Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrs All time

Maintenanceⓘ81 violations

Cleaningⓘ66 violations

Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ42 violations

Egressⓘ22 violations

Water Supplyⓘ21 violations

Paintingⓘ18 violations

Collection Of Wasteⓘ11 violations

Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ7 violations

Top complaint groupsⓘ

5 yrs All time

Mold & pestsⓘ130 complaints

Heat / hot waterⓘ92 complaints

Bldg maintenanceⓘ60 complaints

Water & plumbingⓘ37 complaints

Electricalⓘ15 complaints

Adminⓘ15 complaints

Appliancesⓘ8 complaints

Safety & fireⓘ6 complaints

Outdoor / structuralⓘ1 complaints

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Complaint log

106 complaints · HEAT/HOT WATER

All categories UNSANITARY CONDITION HEAT/HOT WATER GENERAL PLUMBING DOOR/WINDOWAll Open Closed

Building safety complaints, construction, permits, and structural issues filed with the NYC Dept. of Buildings, are scored separately.

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Emergency	Closed	401	Feb 8, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Feb 7, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	805	Jan 21, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 21, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 21, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 19, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 19, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 16, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	805	Jan 2, 2026	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 29, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 29, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 29, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 29, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 14, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 14, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 14, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 11, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 11, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 9, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Dec 9, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	404	Nov 12, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	505	Nov 11, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	601	Nov 11, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated with the complaint. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Sep 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Sep 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	805	Jul 2, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 2, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 2, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 2, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	302	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jul 1, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jun 30, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jun 30, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	504	May 19, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	504	Apr 14, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	401	Jan 23, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	401	Jan 22, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	BLDG	Jan 22, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Emergency	Closed	302	Jan 21, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	404	Jan 21, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
Emergency	Closed	401	Jan 20, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	302	Jan 18, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGHPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	302	Jan 16, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.
Emergency	Closed	805	Jan 9, 2025	HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.