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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 13

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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 3, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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 7, 2019

    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 1, 2018

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.