955 Grant Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02446-0030Map
Owner of record: Nwabuoku, Esther
955 Grant Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Bronx, 10456. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nwabuoku, Esther. HPD has recorded 485 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 485
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 491
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 485
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door at 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items blocking scuttle ladder at 3rd story public hall
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its aassemblies at building entrance door at 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall near 1st window from north in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Sep 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing heavy duty lock assembly at front entrance door to building
Sep 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at closet in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, and at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall, and at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 23, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35173517x issued on 04/07/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o permit of cell
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35173517x issued on 04/07/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit at cellar,created apt class'a'.
Dec 8, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35173517x issued on 04/07/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. created a class 'a' apt. @ cellar level. remedy: c
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35173517x issued on 04/07/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. @ cellar level apt. full partit
Sep 13, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35193517x issued on 4-07-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit on file at cellar. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Jul 19, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. observed: this 3 family house altered the cellar & made a class'a'apt down there w/a 3pc bathroom a full kitchen
Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: observed in this cellar apt full partition walls electrical throughout hot & cold water lines for kitchen & 3pc bathroom closed stairs leading up to to 1st fl apt. remedy: obtain
Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
B254,15,16,32a,b,34a,48a,50a. 50a- boiler defective - not operational.50b- no precaution taken to protect exposed wood joist @ ceiling. repair/replace all defects, make boiler operational, file c/c w/dob.
Apr 4, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: apt in cellar created & occupied. co#200767650f calls for boiler room & storage present usage is contrary to c of o.
Dec 30, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob.noted:respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#34883717k.file
Dec 30, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.noted:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. #34882801n.erected full-height partitions in cellar, to create apt.
Dec 30, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. #34832801n. erected full height partition walls in cellar,to create
Oct 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.apt in cellar created & occupied,contrary to co #200767250f,which mandates boiler room & storage. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend
Oct 13, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's orde to correct the violating conditions & file a c/c, pursuant to 28-204.2, for nov
Oct 13, 2010 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.fail to comply with an order of the commissioner.noted: resp failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34832801n.erected full height partitions in cellar,to create apt,w/o a permit.
Aug 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or bldg dept records.noted: apt created & being occupied,in cellar co #200767250f states that cellar's use is restricted to boiler rm & storage.rem:discontinue illeg
Aug 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. dept of buildings records indicates that c of o #200767250f show premises to be a 3 story,6 class'a' dwellings. there are 2 legal apts on each flr,1st,2nd & 3rd
Mar 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: at cellar,partitions were erected to create room for living. a 3pc bathroom & kitchenette was installed. a large room was created at rear left of cellar leading to 1st flr at stair
Mar 19, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is at rear yard of house construction debris strewn throughout yard remedy clean debris from rear yard
Aug 4, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. two family house, now being occupied as s.r.o (total units 12) 1st stys. three. 2nd stys. four and 3rd stys. five and cellar converted from ord
Jun 10, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
The above premises has sustaired 50% collapse of the roof due to fire damage the masonry exterior wall at the east elevation 2 story center window is broken building and in damger of collapse due to a broken li
Jun 22, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt NA
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt NA
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt NA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,903 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2446 / 30
- Assessed value
- $458,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #225155, last renewed May 1, 2025.
Questions about 955 Grant Avenue
Who owns 955 Grant Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nwabuoku, Esther.
Does 955 Grant Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 485 housing violations at this property.
Is 955 Grant Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 955 Grant Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 955 Grant Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.