553 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

553 Walton Avenue is a 5-story, 14-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Jacob Soleimani. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in 2025, most notably recurring problems with heat and hot water across both individual apartments and the entire building, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April and June 2025. The building has also faced challenges with window frames requiring attention, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and violations.

An inspection in November 2024 revealed several violations in Apartment 5, including issues with plastered surfaces, window sashes, door functionality, and missing safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these violations were certified closed by December 2024. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention from city agencies, with various violations issued throughout 2024-2025, including issues with garbage storage, plumbing, and fire escape conditions. The Department of Buildings has documented several inspection attempts for work compliance and possible illegal conversions, though access was not granted during these inspections.

Recent rodent inspections indicate some ongoing pest management challenges, with bait applied in February and November 2025, and previous rat activity noted in August 2024. The building's bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no infestation cases, and there have been no documented lead paint violations since October 2024 when issues were noted in Apartment 4. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple HPD violations across different systems, though it appears to be actively addressing these issues through work permits and compliance measures. Despite these challenges, the building's management has generally responded to complaints, with many issues being resolved or addressed within the legally required timeframes, as evidenced by the nature of complaint closures and violation certifications.