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53 West 174 Street

Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02866-0054Map

Owner of record: Grunstein, Shimshon

53 West 174 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10453. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Grunstein, Shimshon. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2025. 13 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
85

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 17, 2025

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 · 23

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 4th room from north, the bathroom , the private hallway , the 2nd room from north, the 5th room from north, the 1st room from north at west, the 3rd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    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.

    Nov 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ...at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 f. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit all upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance, lower sash in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    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.

    Dec 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing eletrical out cover at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window spring balance in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Observed at exp.#4, shared driveway and means of emergency egress for exp.3 has unsupported excavation done and leaving an opening approx. 5ft.(w)x12ft.(l)x5.8ft.(d) without shoring in place, which undermines the structural stability of the driveway slab. creating an unpredictable & unsafe condition to anyone in this area.

    Oct 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit. noted along lot line between 53 & 55 west 174 street erected a cmu wall/fence 6 to 6'8" high w/o w/o permits area is r7-1 general residence which allows "fence" to a maximum height of 6'.

    Sep 30, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. floor to ceiling partitions erected & 3pc bathroom constructed set up for 2 apts,however no kitchen was noted: remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Apr 12, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2018 · 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
2,426 ft²
Lot area
2,033 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
205
Council district
14
Block / lot
2866 / 54
Assessed value
$54,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #715858, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 53 West 174 Street

Who owns 53 West 174 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grunstein, Shimshon.

Does 53 West 174 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 West 174 Street 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 53 West 174 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 West 174 Street?

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.