2887 Philip Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465BBL 2-05543-0044Map
Owner of record: Vincent Sofi
2887 Philip Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10465. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vincent Sofi. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 10 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 24
- ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinge] vestibule door at 1st story at public hall
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinge] street door at public hall
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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- 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic tile on east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
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.
Nov 14, 2017
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.
Oct 31, 2016
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.
Oct 5, 2015
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,321 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,009 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 210
- Council district
- 13
- Block / lot
- 5543 / 44
- Assessed value
- $373,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #219012, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 2887 Philip Avenue
Who owns 2887 Philip Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vincent Sofi.
Does 2887 Philip Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 2887 Philip 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 2887 Philip Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2887 Philip 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.