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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 31, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 485

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing heavy duty lock assembly at front entrance door to building

    Sep 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.