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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 23
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.