551 Taylor Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03522-0055Map
Owner of record: Escano Yris
551 Taylor Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Bronx, 10473. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Escano Yris. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 13
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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 3, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 7, 2019
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 1, 2018
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.
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet at north, and west, wall. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window glass. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet, at north wall. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective finish wood floor. at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit for plumbing installation. observed 1st floor installed 3pc bathroom and illegal gas line for stove. cellar has a 3pc bathroom as well. no permits found in dob records., obtain permit
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain, observed combustible items (plastic, wood and cloth) was stored in the boiler room. rain leader on right side of dwelling not attached to storm drain/drywall., repair and/replace
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Observed residence was converted from a 2 family dwelling to a 3 family multiple dwelling. 3 story building with 1 apartment on each floor., restore to prior legal condition
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building, observed interior common stairs passageway obstructed on 2nd floor by tool cases and ladder to roof obstructed by toys., repair and/or replace
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit for garage door removal and replaced with masonry brick wall with 3 windows installed. partition walls erected on 1st floor to create 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. no permits found in dob records i
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit for electrical wiring. observed on 1st fl installation of wall outlets, lights and switches throughout the apartment. no issued permits found in dob records for work., obtain permit
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain boiler room located on cellar level. observed fire stopping was removed from the ceiling. this poses a safety risk to all tenants in case of a fire occurring ., provide/maintain fire stoppin
Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34850655n,erected 1 story structure at rear of premises. no permits have been issued to remove
Oct 6, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act(s) failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov#34850655nerected one story horizontal enlargement with cmu walls & wood roof
Aug 26, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted:@ rear of premises,one story extension erectedattached to original bldg new concrete block wall erected along lot lines & roof drains into adjacent property to the west.enlargement may a
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,656 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3522 / 55
- Assessed value
- $55,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #711297, last renewed Aug 25, 2023.
Questions about 551 Taylor Avenue
Who owns 551 Taylor Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Escano Yris.
Does 551 Taylor Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 Taylor 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 551 Taylor Avenue built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 Taylor 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.