533 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

533 Tinton Avenue is a 5-story, 21-unit residential tenement building located in Mott Haven, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Mark Engel. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between March and April 2025, including three emergency complaints spanning late March to early April 2025 where HPD confirmed inadequate heat/hot water in at least one inspected apartment, representing a significant concern for resident comfort.

The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by a series of complaints and violations in March 2025, including issues with paint/plaster, door/window conditions, the bell/buzzer/intercom system, and cabinet problems, many of which resulted in HPD citations requiring correction. Recent inspections from late 2024 and early 2025 revealed more serious concerns, particularly in Apartment 22, including open violations related to mold, lead paint hazards, and various maintenance issues such as electrical outlet problems and bathroom defects. The building has experienced ongoing pest issues, with open pest-related violations reported in June 2025.

Additionally, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, and inspections conducted by the Department of Buildings in June 2023 resulted in Oath Violations being served. While the building has shown compliance in some areas, such as bedbug reporting (showing no infestations from 2019 through 2024), the persistent nature of the heat/hot water problems and various maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance. The property has also undergone several rodent control inspections in recent years, with varying results, indicating ongoing efforts to address pest management.