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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 4, 2013

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 · 1

  • B

    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

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

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.