1553 Selwyn Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02819-0022Map
Owner of record: Melendez, Jorge Luis
1553 Selwyn Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10457. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Melendez, Jorge Luis. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on March 4, 2013. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 24
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39039754h issued4/21/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app file to correct violating condition for work w/o permit compl
Dec 16, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39039754h issued on 4/21/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissioner'
Nov 5, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39039754h issued on 04/21/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit or application file to correct violating
Sep 13, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39039754h issued on 04/21/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Jul 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39039754h issued4/21/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app filed to correct violating condition for work w/o permit.comp
Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department. noted: at time of inspection - observed completed work for alt 2 job 200159700. no records of final inspection requested was
Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - full height partition walls erected: 1. to sub-divide flr into several sections; 2. to create bdrms at front & rear & an addl't bthrm. water & waste lines installed for a shower;
Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at rear yard - wood canopy/carport erected apprx. 20' x 20' x 10' with wood posts & attached to building rear shed/garage., obtain all permits
Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Residence converted from 2 to 4 family dwelling. noted: at bsmt - created & occupied front & rear at south as class 'a' apts; each with 3 pc bthrms; kitchens with electric cooking (microwave), sinks; 2 bdrms at
Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $70,000
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed at exposure 4 of building, ground floor level, a passage way erected, approximately 4 feet by 40 feet, by 6 feet high. also, at rear yard, a roof erected a
Aug 17, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: the following condition: at the rear of the bldg a wooden shed has been built & storing a vehicle. there's no permit on file or approved plans to build this structure this wooden
Oct 26, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 16, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 16, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,166 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,970 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2819 / 22
- Assessed value
- $63,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1553 Selwyn Avenue
Who owns 1553 Selwyn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melendez, Jorge Luis.
Does 1553 Selwyn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 1553 Selwyn 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 1553 Selwyn Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1553 Selwyn Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.