421 East 157 Street,Bronx, NY 10451
21 Units
•Built in 1913
•5 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
134 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 163 violations which is 7.76 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
35Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
85Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
43Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 02, 2024(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.Nov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose door at base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the bathroom , the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 29, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 28, 2022Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bowl (loose at floor) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit ....doors at base cabinets at north and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing missing handle at entrance door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor (walking area) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov certified late
Sep 27, 2022Section 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west, the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 24, 2022Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 24, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the 2nd room from north at east, the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 18, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Apr 13, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer, intercom. located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 10, 2019Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at ... at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 23, 2019Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ..... at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 12, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall, ceiling in the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 12, 2019Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 12, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 12, 2019Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 17, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective electrical cover plate at duplex outlet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 16, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 05, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit upper sash counter balance south west window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 25, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 13, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.25 stars
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