5431 Sylvan Avenue
Bronx, NY 10471BBL 2-05844-1935Map
Owner of record: 5421 Sylvan LLC
5431 Sylvan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1972 in Bronx, 10471. It has 24 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 5421 Sylvan LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 21 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 24
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assembly at door leading to 2nd story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door (leading to 2nd story public hall from stairs) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door (leading to 2nd story public hall from stairs) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assembly at door (leading to 2nd story public hall from stairs) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door (leading to 2nd story public hall from stairs) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 6, 2026
Open — Not complied with - 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 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at door (leading to 2nd story public hall from stairs) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked/damaged (pane/lite) at door way (building entrance)
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sqft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable device (rubber stopper) at fire door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18206182 issued 04-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mixing valve at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak active water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17529014 issued 06-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east
May 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east
May 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to file a 2005 annual boiler report w/this dept remedy:file a current bo-9 inspection form as required.
Nov 30, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2017 · Apt 1J
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1972
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 18,756 ft²
- Lot area
- 25,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-1
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 11
- Block / lot
- 5844 / 1935
- Assessed value
- $760,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #221847, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 5431 Sylvan Avenue
Who owns 5431 Sylvan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5421 Sylvan LLC.
Does 5431 Sylvan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 5431 Sylvan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5431 Sylvan Avenue built?
City records list 1972 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5431 Sylvan Avenue?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.