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1240 Ward Avenue, Bronx

BIN 2025298BBL 2037750024Block 3775 · Lot 24Built 19303 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
10 open Class C — see them ↓$402.00 recorded as due
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1240 Ward Avenue at a glance

1240 Ward Avenue, Bronx has 64 open city records on file, 10 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $402.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Apr 27, 2017 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Apr 30, 2026.

Open Class C
10
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
36
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
18
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$402.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
23.33
3 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
0
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Apr 30, 2026
HPD record

Health score for 1240 Ward Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

D
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 183 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 10
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 36
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $402
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 1240 Ward Avenue

183 records on file, every agency interleaved. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 1240 Ward Avenue

$402.00 is recorded as due across the 33 summonses below, out of $173,155.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 1240 Ward Avenue
049775870NApr 21, 2026FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJul 20, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$80.00
049463922NOct 16, 2025FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJan 14, 2026Pending
049396805RAug 27, 2025IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STNov 25, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$322.00
049070638ZApr 12, 2025DIRTY SIDEWALKJul 14, 2025Pending
049070609JApr 5, 2025FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJul 7, 2025Pending
0211452744Jul 17, 2020FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETNov 25, 2020SETTL IN-VIO
042516744LDec 6, 2015UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEJan 6, 2016Found in violation
0177887390Jul 2, 2015INSUFFICIENT RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEAug 18, 2015Found in violation
042516316PMay 5, 2015UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEJun 9, 2015Found in violation
042493121XMar 2, 2014UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEApr 2, 2014Found in violation
034961511XSep 29, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERNov 18, 2011Written off
1700813Sep 29, 2011FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #34868726R ISSUED ON 9.9.10. NOTED: AT REAR ERECTED EXTENSION APPROX 10' X 7' X 20' PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING NO PERMITS. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THENov 18, 2011Written off
1438063Jul 27, 2011FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#34868726K ISSUED09/09/2010.NOTE:@ REAR ERECTED EXTENSION APROX 10'X7X20'PARTITIONS & PLUMBING ISSUED NO PERMITS.REM:COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDERSep 16, 2011Written off
034960123JJul 27, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERSep 16, 2011Written off
034909956KMay 5, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONEROct 21, 2011Written off
1760724May 5, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #34868726R. AT REAROF PREMISES ERECTED AN EXTENSION & INSTALLED PLUMBING & ELECTRIC. NOOct 21, 2011Written off
034906798KMar 23, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERMay 20, 2011Written off
1666405Mar 23, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #34868726R. AT REAR OF PREMISES ERECTED HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT APPROX 20'X 10'X 7'. NOMay 20, 2011Written off
1334573Jan 28, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER.RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV #34868726R @ REAR OFPREMISES ERECTED HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT APPROX 20'X10'X7'.NO PERMITS HApr 1, 2011Written off
034897189NJan 28, 2011UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERApr 1, 2011Written off
034872097PNov 9, 2010UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERFeb 28, 2011Written off
813524Nov 9, 2010UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER.RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS CITED IN THE PRIOR NOV#34868726R FOR WORK W/O PERMIT-ERECTED A REAR EXTENSION @ THE REAR W/PARTITION WFeb 28, 2011Written off
1309895Nov 9, 2010FAIL TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: EXTERIOR METAL GATE IS LOCKED WITH A PAD LOCK LEADING TO THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK FROM THE REAR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES. REMEDY: REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONFeb 25, 2011Written off
034872098RNov 9, 2010MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSFeb 25, 2011Written off
034868726RSep 9, 2010WORK WITHOUT A PERMITOct 29, 2010Written off
1084780Sep 9, 2010RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. ILLEGAL APT CREATED AT BOILER, GAS METER, ELECTIRC METER ROOM, W/A PLASTIC SEPARATING BOILER FROM LIVING SPACE. APTOct 29, 2010Written off
1084827Sep 9, 2010WORK W/O A PERMIT. APPROX 10FT * 7FT * 20FT EXTENTION ERECTED @ REAR OF BLDG TO ACCOMMODATE AN ILLEGAL APT, ALSO NOTED FL TO CEILING PARTITIONS INSTALLED KITCHEN & 3-PC BATHROOM CONSTRUCTED @ REAR OF BLDG INSIDOct 29, 2010Written off
034868725PSep 9, 2010RESIDENCE ALTER FOR OCCUP AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVEDOct 29, 2010Written off
042503094XAug 15, 2010STORAGE OF RECEPTACLESSep 15, 2010Written off
042622965YOct 30, 2009FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLING 2NDDec 2, 2009Written off
042622903ZOct 16, 2009FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLING 2NDNov 25, 2009Written off
042520644XNov 3, 2008FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGDec 17, 2008Written off
042511436RApr 25, 2008MAINTAINING RECEPTACLESJun 4, 2008Pending

Ownership history for 1240 Ward Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 2037750024), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 1240 Ward Avenue
Apr 27, 2017Jun 1, 2017Merino, ZoilaVazquez, Antioco, Merino, ZoilaDeedView ↗
Jan 3, 2002Mar 11, 2002Merino, Zoila, Vasquez, AntiocoMerino, ZoilaDeedView ↗
Feb 6, 2001Mar 2, 2001Merino, Zoila A.Secretary Of HudDeedView ↗
Sep 9, 1999Nov 21, 2000HudQuintero, Luis A./Deft, Etal, Satriale, John/RefDeedView ↗
Aug 21, 1987Oct 19, 1988Quintero, Luisa.Quintero, Luis A., Pizarro, LucyDeedView ↗
Mar 7, 1980Mar 7, 1980Lucy Pizarro, Luis A QuinteroGarcia Ana Rosa Rojas Ex OfDeedView ↗
Oct 8, 1976Oct 8, 1976Ana Rosa Rojas GarciaGarcia Marcos ADeedView ↗

Financing record for 1240 Ward Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 1240 Ward Avenue
Mar 2, 2026Mortgage assignmentUs Bank Trust National Association, Funhouse Series Vi TrustView ↗
Jan 24, 2025Mortgage assignmentCmlti Asset Trust, Citibank NaView ↗
Dec 6, 2021Mortgage and consolidation$392,871Wells Fargo Bank NaView ↗
Sep 29, 2021Mortgage assignmentMortgage Electronic Registration Systems INCView ↗
Sep 29, 2021Mortgage assignmentVrmtg Asset Trust, Us Bank Trust National AssociationView ↗
Nov 8, 2017Mortgage and consolidation$377,537Wells Fargo Bank NaView ↗
Nov 8, 2017Mortgage$101,430Secretary Of Housing And Urban DevelopmentView ↗
Oct 27, 2014Mortgage assignmentFederal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)View ↗
Apr 3, 2014Mortgage assignmentFederal National Mortgage AssociationView ↗
Feb 4, 2013Mortgage assignmentJpmorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationView ↗
Jan 30, 2007Mortgage assignmentWells Fargo Bank, NaView ↗
Jan 3, 2002Mortgage assignmentWashington Mutual BankView ↗
Feb 6, 2001Mortgage assignmentMortgage Electronic Registration Systems, INC.View ↗
Apr 7, 1980Mortgage assignmentNinth Federal Savings And Loan Association Of NyView ↗
Apr 7, 1980Mortgage assignmentMid Island Equities CORPView ↗
Mar 7, 1980Mortgage assignmentFederal National Mortgage AssociationView ↗
Mar 7, 1980MortgageMid Island Equities CORPView ↗
Mortgage$340,750Budget Mortgage Bankers, LTD.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentFleet National BankView ↗
Mortgage$209,000Q.P. Mortgage Banking Center, INC.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentNorwest Mortgage, INC.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentPrudential Home Mortgage Co, INCView ↗
Mortgage assignmentHamilton Financial CORPView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageGreen Point SavingsbankView ↗
Mortgage$168,600Community Home Mortgage CorporationView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageMetrofund LTDView ↗
Mortgage$130,000Green Point SavingsbankView ↗
Mortgage$65,000Metrofund, LTD.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentBreff, Joseph H.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentRichard Gill CompanyView ↗
Mortgage assignmentRichard Gill CompanyView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.