550 Wales Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations7 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Melrose, containing 108 residential units. Built in 1988.
The neighborhood: Longwood
Bronx · 3,534 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $1,500 1BR · $2,900 2BR
8 subway stations nearby
24 parks · 12.3 acres · incl. Behagen Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (26 vs 3 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety5
- Window/Door5
- Pests4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT CREATING A SCALDING HAZARD CONDITION AT BATHROOM IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 27, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 27, 2025Class C - Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A DUAL MOTION ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (FROM VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jan 27, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 21, 2025Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM
Jan 9, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $1,500 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,900 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,616 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
MARIA ISABEL HFDC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 26 open HPD violations on record, including 7 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (3 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 323 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Longwood is about $1,500/month for a one-bedroom.