540 East 169 Street,Bronx, NY 10456
321 Units
•Built in 1965
•17 Floors
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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 670 violations which is 2.08 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
98Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
330Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
242Class C
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 05, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq. ft. at the east wall. in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 05, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq. ft. at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 27, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq. ft. at north wall , and 2 sq. ft at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 10h, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 27, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective south base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 10h, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''530''Nov sent out
Mar 27, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom from vestibule to panel at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''530''Nov sent out
Mar 27, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at bathroom entrance door 8 sq. ft. in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 10h, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 27, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 7 sq. ft. at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at center located at apt 10h, 10th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1sqft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 18c, 28th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective cover strip at floor in the kitchen located at apt 18c, 28th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 2 sqft in the 4th room from north located at apt 18c, 28th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11b, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''530''Nov sent out
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 15e, 15th story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''530''Nov sent out
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sqft at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 08, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 3sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 08, 2024§ 27-2041 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 7j, 7th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''530''Nov sent out
Mar 08, 2024§ 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 stud and sheetrock wall erected from floor to ceiling with door opening subdividing northwest 1 room in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 08, 2024§ 27-2041 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 16d, 18th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''540''Nov sent out
Mar 06, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system at building entance leading to west wall in the entrance located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 06, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west approximately 8 square feet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 06, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 8 square feet in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 06, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 3 square feet and approximately 2 square feet at south wall totaling 5 square feet. in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''530''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 05, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 3 sq.ft in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 05, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 3 sq.ft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 04, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 04, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq ft at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 04, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 29, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 9c, 9th story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 29, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 16b, 16th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx 2 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 5k, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''540''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 1 sq ft south wall approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 22, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 18c , 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''530''First no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 13, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq. ft. at room north 1 ( terrace door) in the 2nd room from north located at apt 17b, 17th story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 13, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 7 sq. ft. at window at room north 2 in the 2nd room from north located at apt 17b, 17th story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 09, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at window casing in the 1st room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 27, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at window casing in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18c, 18th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 7. sq. ft. at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq.ft. at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 13, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approximately 5 sq.ft in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 13, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approximately 5 sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Nov 24, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the bathroom located at apt 9c, 9th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''south''Violation will be reinspected
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at door in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northInvalid certification
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall behind stove in the kitchen located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom from vestibule to east wall in the foyer located at apt 16c, 16th story, 2nd apartment from east at southViolation will be reinspected
Nov 22, 2023§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northInvalid certification
Sep 08, 2023§ 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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., section ''530 ''Not complied with
Mar 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 14k, 14th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Feb 27, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.Not complied with
Feb 24, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold and mildew at north wall ceramic tiles. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''540'', 1st from west at northNot complied with
Jan 23, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 18, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Nov 27, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom systems at vestibule at , 1st storyNot complied with
Nov 03, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Nov 03, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ventilation system seal with paint at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 05, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the terrace located at apt 9h, 8th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Aug 15, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 5th apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 28, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''540''First no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 28, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective bend door in the entrance located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''540''First no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 28, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bottom at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''540''First no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 07, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east, and west walls in the foyer located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 14, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
May 07, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code refit apt. door. in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
May 07, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code refit closet door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
May 07, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code refit closet door in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
May 06, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code refit closet door at north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 9k, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
May 05, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''540''First no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 27, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective hindges on closet door in the foyer located at apt 9k, 9th story, apartment at eastNot complied with
Aug 22, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 16c, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 03, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 25, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code refit lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5f, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 25, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 25, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code refit lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5f, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 25, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base wood cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 01, 2018§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 26, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code refit entrance door in the terrace located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Apr 04, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 11h, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Apr 03, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the entrance located at apt 15e, 15th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 03, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 15e, 15th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 20, 2017§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8h, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jun 20, 2017§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 14k, 14th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Feb 02, 2017§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 17, 2016§ 27-2005 adm code refit the terrace door at west in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''530''Not complied with
Sep 16, 2016§ 27-2005 adm code refit terrace door located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 25, 2016§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the door in the entrance located at apt 8b, 8th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jan 12, 2016§ 27-2005 adm code refit the upper sash of the window on the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 15, 2015§ 27-2005 adm code refit the closet doors in the private hallway located at apt 16b, 16th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Oct 15, 2015§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak within a/c enclosure at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16b, 16th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Sep 09, 2015§ 27-2005 adm code refit closet doors in the entire apartment located at apt 18j, 18th story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Apr 29, 2015§ 27-2005 adm code refit closet door in the private hallway located at apt 16b, 16th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Mar 11, 2015§ 27-2026 adm code replace the broken or defective mechanical bathtub stopper in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''bldg # 530'', at southNot complied with
Jan 04, 2015§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 15h, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Feb 27, 2014§ 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''540'', at northNot complied with
Oct 15, 2013§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west , section ''530'', at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 04, 2013§ 27-2005 adm code refit lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 7f, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''530''First no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 01, 2013§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock at glass door leading to the balcony in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd storyNot complied with
Sep 12, 2013§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, south & east walls in the bathroom located at apt 11c, 11th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''bldg:530'', at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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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
1.125 stars
Build has gone down the hole
Former Tenant
Pros:
Large rooms pretty spacious
Cons:
The building is just extremely (c) openigloo di...