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2238 Seward Avenue

Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03575-0048Map

Owner of record: Cruz, Anibal A

2238 Seward Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10473. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cruz, Anibal A. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

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 · 12

  • 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 28, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    May 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak from the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt GFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 19, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,510 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3575 / 48
Assessed value
$55,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #713113, last renewed Sep 12, 2022.

Questions about 2238 Seward Avenue

Who owns 2238 Seward Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cruz, Anibal A.

Does 2238 Seward Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 2238 Seward 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 2238 Seward Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2238 Seward Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.