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2253 Newbold Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-03823-0056Map

Owner of record: James, John

2253 Newbold Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10462. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is James, John. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
76
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
80

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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 · 76

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — 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, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — 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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Open — 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 3, 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Open — 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 5, 2021

    Open — 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.

    Oct 28, 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.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator shut off handle in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color on ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak on ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2018

    Open — 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 14, 2017

    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.

    Oct 31, 2016

    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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration ,drop ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ,wire glass pane at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ,door - frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ,wood cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder key operated lock installed on entrance door to the building

    Dec 13, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening doublle cylynder locks at buildings vestybule and lobby doors , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 174 f. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (mice) in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (roaches) in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tile drop ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tile drop ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass, lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling & walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling & walls in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Aug 4, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Aug 4, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner respondent failed to comply w/vacate order #58/2010 issued 3.4.10 vacating cellar for inadequate light, ventilation and egress. 1 of 4 sros in

    Jul 31, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec-28-201.1-failure to comply with commissioner's vacate order #58/2010 issued on 3/4/10 for illegal 4 simple rooms @ cel level,w/out adequate ventilation light & providing required secondary means of egress,w

    Mar 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal amount of families premises is afour family dwelling.now,owner has converted the cellar to 4 s.r.o.s there is a 3pc kitchen & bathroom.there

    Mar 4, 2010 · Penalty $1,450

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit work noted:@ the cellar,partitions were erected to create rooms as sleeping accomendation a 3pc kitchen & bathroom was installled.an illegal gas-line was installed to stove.rem:obtain permit &/o

    Mar 4, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is roof joist in garage are rotted and defective note garage roof collapsed and portion of rear wall collapsed into rear yard of 2254 westchester ave east wall is in damger of collaps

    Aug 3, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 1S

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 5, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 15, 2010 · Apt R1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 15, 2010 · Apt R1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 15, 2010 · Apt R1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 15, 2010 · Apt R1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C3)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
3,060 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3823 / 56
Assessed value
$287,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220967, last renewed Jul 2, 2024.

Questions about 2253 Newbold Avenue

Who owns 2253 Newbold Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James, John.

Does 2253 Newbold Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.

Is 2253 Newbold 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 2253 Newbold Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2253 Newbold Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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