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2878 Philip Avenue

Bronx, NY 10465BBL 2-05543-0082Map

Owner of record: Vincent Sofi

2878 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 13 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 1 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 13

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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 3, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer designated for apt. 2r

    May 18, 2010

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35407242p issued on 05/25/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Nov 26, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons #35407242p issed on 05/25/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & rcny 102.01. remedy: comply with commissioners or

    Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted: 20'x4' of parapet masonry removed @ front facade without a permit @ time of inspection. stop all work. except to make entire area safe.submit engineers report for stability

    May 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building departmnt records- cellar is for boiler and storage front arear of cellar converted into living spcae. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o

    Dec 7, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit-front cellar partitions erected to convert area into living space contrary to building department records-which states boiler and storage. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prio

    Dec 7, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 17, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 14, 2010 · Apt 2R

    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
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,321 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
210
Council district
13
Block / lot
5543 / 82
Assessed value
$373,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #214445, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 2878 Philip Avenue

Who owns 2878 Philip Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vincent Sofi.

Does 2878 Philip Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 2878 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 2878 Philip Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2878 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.