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2551 Hering Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

20
DOB Complaints
28
311 Housing Calls
31
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 2551 Hering Avenue

The property at 2551 Hering Avenue is a 3-unit, 2-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Joseph Higgins. The building has experienced persistent issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent infestations and unauthorized occupancy changes. In 2024, multiple rodent-related violations were documented, with inspections in March and May noting failed compliance.

The Department of Buildings has issued active Environmental Control Board violations in 2024 for electrical work in a rear garage and illegal re-occupation contrary to a 2019 vacate order, as well as multiple violations regarding occupancy exceeding approved unit counts. Between 2021 and 2022, the building faced several heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire structure, with violations issued in January 2022. The property has also had recurring issues with unauthorized conversions, as evidenced by multiple "Illegal Conversion" complaints from 2020 through 2024, with inspections in 2020 and 2021 showing inspectors unable to gain access.

Various electrical and maintenance issues have been reported, including problems with outlets, lighting, and a door/window emergency reported in 2024. Recent inspections have consistently found signs of rodent activity, with failed inspections in October 2023, December 2023, March 2024, and May 2024, though one inspection from July 2021 did pass. The building's records indicate ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance, particularly regarding evidence of illegal rooming units and failure to properly address identified violations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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2551 Hering Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1915
Total area 2860 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

20
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
31
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
28
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
306
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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2551 Hering Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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2551 Hering 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 2551 Hering 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
2024-12-192025-04-24Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-292023-09-26Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-292023-09-26Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-272022-02-01Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-072022-01-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 2551 Hering 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
2024-04-02AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2024-03-13AOpenNoneNone§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION CONSISTING OF SHED ERECTED, 1ST FROM EAST AT NORTH , OCCUPIED AS SRO AT REAR YARD ( AT WEST)None
2024-03-13BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2077 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT 1 ADULT IN 4TH ROOM FROM EAST AT CELLAR, SECTION ''REAR''None
2024-03-13COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISCONTINUING PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS UNDER THE FLOOR AND BEHIND THE WALLS OF WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT, SHOWER STALL AND SINK IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''REAR''None
2024-03-13BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2077 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT 1 ADULT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''FRONT''None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 2551 Hering Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-03-18 15:33RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2023-10-01 16:33RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2023-08-29 18:57ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2023-08-29 18:48ELECTRICNO LIGHTINGClosedHPD
2022-01-27 01:56HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 2551 Hering Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23880312024-03-13CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2024-03-13Oath Violation Served (2024-03-13)
23834252024-01-02CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2024-01-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-05)
23781432023-10-11CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2023-10-16Oath Violation Served (2023-10-17)
23757332023-09-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-09-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-09-28)
23287002021-12-06CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2021-11-24Violation Served For Disobeying A Vacate Order (2021-12-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 2551 Hering Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-03-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDSEAL ENTIRE BUILDING TO PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL ENTRY AND TO SAFEGUARD THE P UBLIC AND PROPERTYOK TO DISMISS AS SIDEWALK SHED HAS BEEN ERECTED2024-06-04
2022-02-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-07-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-07-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2020-09-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 2551 Hering 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 2551 Hering 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 2551 Hering Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-05-09ComplianceFailed for Other R
2024-03-21InitialFailed for Other R
2023-12-04ComplianceFailed for Other R
2023-10-03InitialRat Activity
2023-03-29ComplianceFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 2551 Hering Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 2551 Hering 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 2551 Hering Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-1339108621KJAMES EFFIWATT TRUSTEEAT REAR OF PROPERTY 3 CAR GARAGE AND DETACHED SHED HAVE ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTED. NO PERMIT ISSUED FOR THIS WORK., OBTAIN PERMITACTIVE12500.012500.0
2024-03-1339108622MJAMES EFFIWATT TRUSTEEBUILDING NOW HAS BEEN REOCCUPIED AGAINST VACATE ISSUED 08/29/2019 GOING AGAINST COMMISSIONERS ORDER., COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDERACTIVE25000.025000.0
2024-03-1335243870HJAMES EFFIWAH, TRUSTEE 1OCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORD. ENTIRE BUILDING ILLEGALLY CONVERTED FROM 3-CLASS "A" APARTMENT TO 20 SRO, INCLUDING 5 SHEDS ERECTED AT REAR YARD, WITH FULL BATACTIVE6250.06250.0
2023-10-1639097083LJAMES EFFIWATT TRUSTEEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. I OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN THE SIDE YARDS AND THE REAR YARD. THE DEBRIS CONSIST OF FURNITURE, CHAIRS, BEDDING, GARBAGE BAGS, CHAIRS, BARRELS, REPAIRACTIVE3125.03125.0
2021-12-0335564805ZHIGGINS JOSEPH TFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35376482P ISSUED ON 12/17/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.OCCUPANCY CONTRARY.REM:CACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 2551 Hering 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 2551 Hering 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 2551 Hering 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 2551 Hering 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 2551 Hering Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 2551 Hering 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 2551 Hering Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 2551 Hering Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 2551 Hering 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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