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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 88% of the building's 24 apartments
Up from 12 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 39

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked/damaged (pane/lite) at door way (building entrance)

    Jun 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 4, 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.