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2553 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

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DOB Complaints
91
311 Housing Calls
109
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

79
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 79% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 2553 Decatur Avenue

2553 Decatur Avenue is a 5-story, 15-unit New Law tenement building located in Fordham, constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Michael Gontar. The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, with multiple open complaints as of March 2025 including issues with power outages, wall conditions, window frames, and door problems. Recent health and safety inspections have identified various concerns, particularly focusing on Unit 6, which has documented violations related to mold, bathroom repairs, and pest control issues, including an outstanding citation for mouse infestation from April 2024.

The property has a concerning history of heating system problems, with emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded in January and February 2025. While there have been multiple rodent inspections showing varying results from 2022 through 2025, the building passed a rodent compliance inspection in June 2025. The building's maintenance history shows some areas of remediation, with several housing maintenance code violations having been closed through proper certification, particularly relating to paint, plaster, and various repairs in Apartment 6.

The property has maintained a pest-free status regarding bedbugs for the past several years, with all annual reports showing zero infested units. However, the frequency and nature of recent HPD complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple open issues as of March 2025 requiring further attention and inspection to confirm resolution. The building's systems appear to require regular monitoring, particularly regarding electrical issues and general maintenance of common areas.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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2553 Decatur Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 15
Year built 1911
Total area 14000 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
109
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
91
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
15
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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2553 Decatur Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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2553 Decatur 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 2553 Decatur 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
2025-03-062025-03-10Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-10Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-10Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-10Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-06Electric-Power OutageNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 2553 Decatur 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
2024-07-22ACloseNone6§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-24ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE THE SOUTH YARD AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY2024-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-24CCloseNone6§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... ON CEILING APPROX. 35 SQ FT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-04-24CCloseNone6§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-24COpenNone6HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-06 14:33PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-03-06 14:33PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-03-06 14:33DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-03-06 14:33ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2025-03-06 14:18PAINT/PLASTERWALLOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 2553 Decatur Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 2553 Decatur Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 2553 Decatur Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 2553 Decatur 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-310002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-150002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-100002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-16CompliancePassed
2025-04-22InitialFailed for Other R
2024-10-18InitialPassed
2024-04-18InitialPassed
2023-12-22ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 2553 Decatur 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 2553 Decatur 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 2553 Decatur 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 2553 Decatur 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 2553 Decatur 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 2553 Decatur 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 2553 Decatur Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 2553 Decatur 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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