Does 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx have HPD violations?

Yes, 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx currently has 13 open HPD housing violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 4 Class B (hazardous), and 6 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx received?

222 Willis Avenue, Bronx has received 18 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 8 complaints.

Is 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx?

The most common complaints filed at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (8 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (3 complaints), 3. PLUMBING (2 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx?

Yes. 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx currently has 6 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx?

The most recent 311 complaint at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx was filed on March 20, 2026. In total, 33 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx?

222 Willis Avenue, Bronx currently has 13 open HPD violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 4 Class B (hazardous), and 6 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

222 Willis Avenue, Bronx

Q: Is 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx a good building to rent?

222 Willis Avenue, Bronx has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Mott Haven, Bronx Built 1931 8 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to JACOB SOLEIMANI LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

13 Open Violations

6C 4B 3A

18 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 6 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 50% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

8(44%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

3(17%)

PLUMBING

2(11%)

APPLIANCE

2(11%)

PAINT/PLASTER

1(6%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

1(6%)

DOOR/WINDOW

1(6%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Bait applied Most Recent Result

2025-01-07 Most Recent Date

2025-01-07 Treatments Bait applied

2024-09-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-07-30 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-24 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-12 Treatments Bait applied

2024-04-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-04-18 Treatments Bait applied

2024-03-28 Treatments Bait applied

2024-03-21 Treatments Bait applied

2024-03-14 Treatments Bait applied

2024-03-13 Treatments Bait applied

2024-03-06 Treatments Bait applied

2024-02-29 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-02-28 Treatments Bait applied

2024-01-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-12-28 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-12-01 Treatments Bait applied

2023-11-02 Treatments Bait applied

2023-10-19 Treatments Bait applied

2023-09-14 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-08-10 Treatments Bait applied

2023-07-03 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-05-22 Initial Passed

2022-11-22 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2022-10-13 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

3 Class A

4 Class B

6 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door 2024-12-06

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-10-08

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Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

2024-12-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17529298

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (FROM VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #17340635

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 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 BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (FROM VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 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 ROOF DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

2024-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #17340655

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 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 ROOF DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (FROM VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #17340641

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (FROM VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-10-01 ▼

Violation ID: #17323206

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-04-11 ▼

Violation ID: #16878080

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 10TH, 13TH AND 14TH CONCRETE TREAD UP FROM BOTTOM AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

2024-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #17340671

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 10TH, 13TH AND 14TH CONCRETE TREAD UP FROM BOTTOM AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE

2024-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #17340632

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN UNLOCKABLE SLIDEBOLT OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

2024-10-08 ▼

Violation ID: #17340667

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN UNLOCKABLE SLIDEBOLT OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 5th STORY

Class B § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-10-01 ▼

Violation ID: #17323204

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-01T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RISER FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-04-11 ▼

Violation ID: #16870337

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE 1st RISER FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT IN THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-04-11 ▼

Violation ID: #16850222

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT IN THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-04-11 ▼

Violation ID: #16850223

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 222 Willis Avenue, Bronx compares to other tracked buildings in Mott Haven in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 3.6× the Mott Haven average · top 22% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 6 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 18 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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