553 Soundview Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03523-0042Map
Owner of record: Jersey City Girl LLC
553 Soundview Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1924 in Bronx, 10473. It has 2 residential units. The owner of record is Jersey City Girl LLC. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 97
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 97
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet doors at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing medicine cabinet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lid at tank at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at west 1 window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sqft at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16193937 issued 24-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door (street to vestibule)
Aug 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac obstructing egress window. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sqft at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective glass at lower sash window west wall. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator rubber gasket at lower door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash north wall window. in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape window. in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at east wall. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balace at lower sash window north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective couinter balance at lower sash west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at north wall. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing closet door at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance (street) door , 1st story
Jun 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub drain pipe line in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Feb 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom and kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 2D
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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base cabinet wood doors at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light switch in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
50a,51-b154 boiler is sealed and cease use.(50a)oil spill on floor in basement strong fumes through of building
Sep 25, 2018 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. gate at rear yard is padlocked obstructing fire escape egress to street this is an aggravated 1 condition as prior nov #34937214j was issued 5/3/12 for same
Jul 17, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. gate at rear is padlocked, obstructing exit to the street from fire escape. remedy: remove obstruction.
May 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 25, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 25, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 25, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- —
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,791 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3523 / 42
- Assessed value
- $234,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #219557, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 553 Soundview Avenue
Who owns 553 Soundview Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jersey City Girl LLC.
Does 553 Soundview Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Soundview 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 553 Soundview Avenue built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 Soundview Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.