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552 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

9
DOB Complaints
45
311 Housing Calls
45
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 552 Van Nest Avenue

The 3-story, 4-unit building at 552 Van Nest Avenue, owned by Shaya Seidenfeld, has experienced several notable issues since 2018, with the most recent significant events occurring in early 2024. The building underwent multiple inspections in early 2024 that revealed several safety concerns, including missing or defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in multiple apartments, window-related issues in Apartments 1, 2, and 3, and a violation regarding missing window guards in public areas. These violations were officially documented through Notices of Violation and required correction under various sections of the Housing Maintenance Code.

In 2019, the building faced serious compliance issues regarding illegal unit conversions, with complaints and Environmental Control Board violations indicating unauthorized occupancy patterns contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy. Violations from June 2019 specifically noted that the third floor was converted into 4 SROs with key-locking devices, and there were structural concerns including a vertical crack in the building facade and improper placement of service entrance conductors. The building has also experienced recurring maintenance issues, including heat/hot water complaints in 2022 and various electrical problems in 2019, though most complaints have been closed without violations being issued.

More recent inspections, including rodent inspections, have generally passed, though there were multiple failed inspections regarding rodent presence documented between 2011 and 2016. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to present shows no recorded infestations. The property has an active violation from 2019 regarding work done without a permit related to a removed spiral staircase and added partitions in Apartment 2. The building's history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining proper safety systems and responding to housing maintenance code requirements, though recent records indicate improved compliance with bedbug and rodent control measures.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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552 Van Nest Avenue Report Contents

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552 Van Nest Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Van Nest.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1931
Total area 4256 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
45
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
45
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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552 Van Nest Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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552 Van Nest Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 552 Van Nest 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
2022-02-192022-03-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-02-192022-03-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-092019-10-19Safety-Fire EscapeNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-092019-10-19General-Signage MissingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-092019-10-19Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 552 Van Nest 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
2024-03-17COpenNoneNone§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12.2024-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-27BCloseNone3§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-27BCloseNone3§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-27BCloseNone3§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-27CCloseNone2§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE SPRINGS AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 552 Van Nest Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-02-19 10:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-02-19 10:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2019-10-09 12:25SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2019-08-14 12:31RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2019-08-08 16:24GENERALMAILBOXClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 552 Van Nest Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
22866502019-08-08CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2019-08-09Complaint Referred To Housing Preservation And Development (hpd) (2019-08-09)
22857002019-07-25CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2019-07-29Oath Violation Served (2019-07-30)
22843542019-07-05CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2020-02-01Aw: No Access – 2nd Attempt (2020-02-01)
22837122019-06-25CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2019-06-14Oath Violation Served (2019-06-25)
22831372019-06-14CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2019-06-14Oath Violation Served (2019-06-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 552 Van Nest Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-09-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONYUM PAID INV 621222612019-12-02
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 552 Van Nest Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 552 Van Nest 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
2024-12-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-110002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-020002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 552 Van Nest Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-12-14InitialPassed
2019-10-31CompliancePassed
2019-08-15InitialFailed for Other R
2018-10-22InitialPassed
2016-03-07ComplianceFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-08-1539007742YVAN 552 LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O. NOTED C OF O #220612889F INDICATES THIRD FLOOR TO BE A CLASS "A" APARTMENT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 4 SRO'S, WITH KEY LOCKING DEVICES ON DOORS, BEDS, PERRESOLVE2500.00.0
2019-07-0535242932JVAN 552 LLCOCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O OR APT OF BUILDING RECORDS. LEGAL CLASS "A" APT OF BUILDING RECORDS. LEGAL CLASS "A" APT @3RD STY ILLEGALLY CONVERTED INTO 5 SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY(SROS). 2ND MEANSRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-06-1435423473MVAN 552 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 VERTICAL CRACK FROM THE FIRST FLOOR UP TO THE 3RD FLOORCAUSING STONES OF THE FACADE TO SEPERATE FROM EXPOSURE # 2.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-06-1435434231NVAN 552 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED ON 6/14/19 AT ABOVE ADDRESS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN THE GAS METER ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. RMDY: REPAIR AND OR REPLACE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-06-1435434536YVAN 552 LLC230.9(A) SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS INSTALLED LESS THAN 3 FT FROM WINDOW AN DFIRE ESCAPE.I OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 THE ENTRANCE SERVICE CONCUTORS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FT FROM TEH FIREESCAPE AND THE WINDOW LEADINRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 552 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 552 Van Nest 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 552 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 552 Van Nest Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 552 Van Nest 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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