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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 2024

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 · 97

  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Feb 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

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

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.