537 Soundview Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03523-0045Map
Owner of record: Echefc Paulinus U
537 Soundview 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 Echefc Paulinus U. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 7
- 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 28, 2023
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
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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 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.
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the number of families legally authorized by the c of o or official records. at time of inspection i observed first floor converted into a one bedroom class a apart
Dec 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,450
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted (1) constructed partitions for (2) two bedrm also (2) constructed a 3pc bathrm & kitchen w/o stove at cellar. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg. dept records from legal use: open cellar to illegal use: one class (a) apt at cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt BASEM
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt BASEM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1
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
- 4,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,995 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3523 / 45
- Assessed value
- $71,520
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #710255, last renewed Nov 16, 2020.
Questions about 537 Soundview Avenue
Who owns 537 Soundview Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Echefc Paulinus U.
Does 537 Soundview Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 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 537 Soundview Avenue built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 Soundview 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.