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551 Wales Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

14
DOB Complaints
81
311 Housing Calls
71
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

43
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 43% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 551 Wales Avenue

551 Wales Avenue, a 67-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement built in 1929, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years under the ownership of Kenneth Moslin. Most notably, the building has persistent elevator problems, with multiple violations between 2020-2025 regarding missing door lock monitoring and emergency phone issues, resulting in substantial penalties totaling over $40,000. The building is currently facing active complaints regarding elevator service, and in 2024, it had significant violations including water leaks, lead paint hazards, and mold in apartment 306.

Recent 311 complaints in 2025 have documented water leaks, unsanitary conditions including pests, and issues with paint/plaster throughout the building. The property has a concerning history of plumbing and maintenance problems, with multiple emergency plumbing complaints between 2024-2025, including issues with sinks, showers, and water supply systems. The Department of Buildings has issued several violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including failure to submit required reports and display energy scores.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, there have been previous rodent activity concerns documented between 2016-2018. There is a mixed history of bedbug infestations, with three documented instances between 2019-2022, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues, with many violations remaining open for extended periods, indicating challenges with timely resolution of maintenance problems.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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551 Wales Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Longwood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 67
Year built 1929
Total area 71854 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
71
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
81
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
6
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 757 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 759 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 761 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 763 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 765 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 767 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 769 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 771 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 773 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 775 East 149th St, New York, NY 10455
  • 541 Wales Ave, New York, NY 10455
  • 543 Wales Ave, New York, NY 10455
  • 545 Wales Ave, New York, NY 10455
  • 547 Wales Ave, New York, NY 10455
  • 549 Wales Ave, New York, NY 10455

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551 Wales Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

551 Wales Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 551 Wales Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-12-192025-07-01Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-192025-07-01General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-192025-07-01Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-192025-07-01Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-192025-07-01Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 551 Wales Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-08-12BOpenNone306§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 9 SQ FEET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 306, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17185965 ISSUED 12-AUG-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).None
2024-08-12ACloseNone306§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 9 SQ FEET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 306, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-08-12BOpenNone306§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 306, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-08-12BOpenNone306§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 306, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-08-12BOpenNone306§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 306, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 551 Wales Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-29 11:40FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-05-29 11:40UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-08 17:00WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-05-08 17:00PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-05-05 11:43WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 551 Wales Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24153552025-05-07ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
24150342025-05-02ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
23831682023-12-28CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-12-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-30)
23825572023-12-19CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-12-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-12-22)
23635212023-04-11CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2023-04-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-13)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 551 Wales Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-02-19
2024-06-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-140002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-040102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-261102019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 551 Wales Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-09-18InitialPassed
2022-03-04InitialPassed
2018-12-07CompliancePassed
2018-10-15InitialFailed for Other R
2018-08-23ComplianceRat Activity

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 551 Wales Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-05-0639085699LPAUL MASLIN & CO LLCRESPONDING TO A 311 ELEVATOR COMPLAINT, UPON INSPECTION OF DEVICE NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC,REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION INSTALL DLACTIVE3155.00.0
2022-10-1839072149YPAUL MASLIN & CO LLCNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN CONTROLLER AS MANDATED IN APPENDIX K OF THE 2014 BUILDING CODE; REMEDY INSTALL DLM IN CONTROLLER FILE AND PERFORM AND TEST NYC DOB; EMERGENCY PHONE NOT WORKING IN THE ELEVATACTIVE12500.012500.0
2021-10-1639049665PPAUL MASLIN & CO LLCCLASS 1, NO DLM, NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. FILE APPLICATION AND INSTALL DEVICE. CLASS 2, VIOLATION, IN CAR PHONE NOT WORKING,ACTIVE6250.06250.0
2021-08-2739046684RPAUL MASLIN & CO LLCCLASS 1 VIOLATION ISSUED, UPON INSPECTION OF DEVICE IT WAS FOUND TO BE OUT-OF-SERVICE AS PER 1RCNY 11-02, PERFORM ALL REPAIRS RETURN DEVICE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY THE NOTIFY NYCDOB OF REPAIRS AND SERVICE RESTORRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-06-3039043793MPAUL MASLIN & CO LLCELEVATOR PHONE DAMAGE (MISSING BUTTON) REMEDY REPLACEACTIVE625.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 551 Wales Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 551 Wales Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 551 Wales Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 551 Wales Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 551 Wales Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 551 Wales Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 551 Wales Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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