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552 Van Nest Avenue

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-04023-0002Map

Owner of record: Van 552 LLC

552 Van Nest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10460. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Van 552 LLC. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
90
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
81

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 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 · 90

  • B

    Refit boiler room door at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit boiler room door at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    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.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at cellar

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at cellar

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and door at boiler room

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash of first window from north at east, building front

    Dec 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Mar 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit lower window sash at fire escape window at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    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

    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

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowers pots, at front. at fire escape, 3rd story

    Oct 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wasbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing mailbox located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer, intercom in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 4 family m.d illegally converted to 9 family m.d by creating 5 s.r.o at 3rd story class ''a'' apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    May 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 1 adult in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    May 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 1 adult in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    May 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 1 adult in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    May 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by 1 adult in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west

    May 26, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing lower brace at north stack at fire escape

    Dec 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to 2nd means of egress by removing door at room leading to fire escape windows at 3rd story apartment #3

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 opening created at floor to install spiral stairway leading to cellar at 1st story ( west 1 ) apartment #1r

    Nov 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 14, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 6, 2007

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted c of o #220612889f indicates third floor to be a class "a" apartment. at time of inspection observed 4 sro's, with key locking devices on doors, beds, per

    Aug 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o or apt of building records. legal class "a" apt of building records. legal class "a" apt @3rd sty illegally converted into 5 single room occupancy(sros). 2nd means

    Jul 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dept of buiding records.noted: c of o #220612889f indicates two class a apartments on the first floor and one class a apartment on the 2nd and one

    Jun 14, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    230.9(a) service entrance conductors installed less than 3 ft from window an dfire escape.i observed at exposure 1 the entrance service concutors located less than 3 ft from teh fireescape and the window leadin

    Jun 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. observed on 6/14/19 at above address excessive debris in the gas meter room located in the basement. rmdy: repair and or replace.

    Jun 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple dwelling converted maintained or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by the certificate of occupancy or official records.noted: three story four dwelling

    Jun 14, 2019 · Penalty $60,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted: observed at exposure #1 vertical crack from the first floor up to the 3rd floorcausing stones of the facade to seperate from exposure # 2.

    Jun 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at rear of apt#2 on the 1st fl,removed spiral staircase that leads to the cellar & sealed off the opening,erected full height partitions w/entry door to create & additional room,remove

    Jun 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by c/o pr dept of building records. legal class "a" apt @3rd sty illegally converted into single room oocupancy(sro). bathroom & kitchen consiting of gas stove. no gas.

    May 26, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note excessive constructiondebris observed piled at the rear of the property. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping/remove debris.

    Jan 10, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping: excessive const debris piled at rear of house- plywood. roch, sewer piper. remedy: remove all debris - maintain adequate house keeping.

    Aug 2, 2005 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building:exterior.note:no handrail and light have been provided over the stairway leading from the entry door to the second floor.also no header has been provided over the doorway by the sta

    Mar 31, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior defect is north exterior wall is bulging and supposting studs are rotted. hazardous condition. remedy:obtain all necessary permit,and make all neccessary repair

    Nov 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: removed store front & replaced with a wall at front of first story. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Sep 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted:east wall from ground level to second flr at middle of wall has been temporaly patched.the patch is cracked and bugling.remed:maintain exterior bldg wall.make

    Jul 25, 2003 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall - hazardous - at east wall from ground to second floor at middle of building line the wall has been temporary podged. - the repair has failes - cracks bluding & spalli

    Apr 25, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records (how vacant and now being used to park and store cars)remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 7, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.(cert cut with no parking written on sidewalk curb cut aprox 10' wide cut out on melville avenue.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises & prior legal condition.

    Sep 7, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 8, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 8, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 321

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 321

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 30, 2019 · Apt 321

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door to dumbwaiter

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,256 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4023 / 2
Assessed value
$450,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #219896, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.

Questions about 552 Van Nest Avenue

Who owns 552 Van Nest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Van 552 LLC.

Does 552 Van Nest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 552 Van Nest 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.