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953 Grant Avenue

Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02446-0031Map

Owner of record: 38 Fountain INC.

953 Grant Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Bronx, 10456. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 38 Fountain INC.. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on March 19, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
75

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 19, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building front

    Mar 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story at east exterior wall fire escape (building front)

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder and secure by using nuts and bolts at the east exterior wall fire escape ( building front)

    Mar 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories all balconies at building front at fire escape

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Aug 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective hinge at gate at front , 1st story

    Sep 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing lower stop bar at drop ladder guides at building front at fire escape

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape building front at fire escape

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Mar 13, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 10; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at building front fire escape

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 18, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at ...

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 ...

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jan 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; repair with one way screw in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 20, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 3, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 30, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 2, 2015

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:building facade institute of disrepair at exp 1 roof metal cornice has deteriorated with a big hole which open element of weather and/or wild life and als

    Nov 4, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.note:at time of inspection,observed at exposure#1/front cornice has a large hole whichis open to the elements of weather and/or wildlife.also there are step

    Sep 16, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain.observeddefects in the cornice and through the facade.rem:maintain in code compliant manner.

    Jul 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit expired permit. work noted: observed is a 3 family house is doing a full renovation from cellar & all 3 floors cellar is 60% complete & all 3 floora are 80% complete w/a exp permit 2/24/17.

    Apr 6, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to approved construction documents. work noted: all 3 floors are 80% done but the layout of each floor doesn't conform to plans & cellar is 80& complete which is not on permit under job#

    Apr 6, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,appliances or wiring in use.basement & 1st floor temporary wiring:temporary wiring are not properly supported,no guard provided for temporar

    Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit.temporary wiring:branch circuit wiring,lighting fixtures,receptacle outlets."not on file""please note"y180453 does not cover the temporary wiring.remedy:obtain permit.

    Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to sonspicuously post electrical work permit while work is in progress.please note:no electrical permit is posted.remedy:post permit

    Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35173073y issued on 11/26/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/o a permit. noted: gutted interior removed of parti

    Oct 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: gutted interior removed of partitions,electrical & plumbing throughout bldg. note: only floor joists/interior stairs & exterior walls & roof remain. remedy: stop all work. obtain

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 6, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 12, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,354 ft²
Lot area
1,903 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2446 / 31
Assessed value
$64,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #215215, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 953 Grant Avenue

Who owns 953 Grant Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 38 Fountain INC..

Does 953 Grant Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 953 Grant Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 953 Grant Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 953 Grant Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.