953 East 221 Street
Bronx, NY 10469BBL 2-04692-0011Map
Owner of record: Forskin Livingston
953 East 221 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Bronx, 10469. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Forskin Livingston. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on February 9, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 80
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 77
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture a ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit air flow (6inch under cut) at door (apartment entrance) in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures inadequate cold water supply to all bathroom fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures inadequate hot water supply to all bathroom fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume (cold) at kitchdn fixtues at time(6:54pm) of inspection in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume (hot) at kitchdn fixtues at time(6:54pm) of inspection in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — 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.
Feb 27, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical fixture at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door bell buzzer in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures and bathroom in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures . in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 3, 2024
Open — 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 11, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at sky light in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at skylight in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
An unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.failure to correct and certify summons#35424078r.remedy:comply with ec code/obtain permit
Oct 29, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
An unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.f ailure to correct and certify summons#35423826z.remedy:comply with ec code/obtain permit.
Aug 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
An unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons#35423642y issued on 5/13/2019 rem:comply with ec code /obtain permit.
Jul 1, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons #35423642y.and to file a correction certificate pursuant to 28-204.4;28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.01.violation still exists 35423642y rem:comply w
Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35407828m issued on 03/29/19 and to file a certificate of correct ion pursuant to 29-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with commissio
Jun 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
An unlawful act. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons#35407829y issued on 3/27/19,for electrical work in the cellar by an unlicense person. remedy:comply w/
May 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence converted,maintained,and occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. at time of inspection notedin cellar class "a" apt created w/ kitchen,3 piece bathroom,and bedroo
Mar 27, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection noted in cellar full kitchen w/residential sink and 3 piece bathroom installed w/ plumbing and full partitions added. work w/o permit created unsafe illegal apt in cellar
Mar 27, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Performed unlicensed electrical work. at time of inspection noted in cellar mox cable,v-boxes and new circuits installed w/o permit to make an illegal cellar apt. electric box had multiple circuits added and wa
Mar 27, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,096 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,988 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 212
- Council district
- 12
- Block / lot
- 4692 / 11
- Assessed value
- $50,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 953 East 221 Street
Who owns 953 East 221 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forskin Livingston.
Does 953 East 221 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 953 East 221 Street 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 953 East 221 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 953 East 221 Street?
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.