640 Wales Avenue,Bronx, NY 10455
30 Units
•Built in 1911
•5 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
8 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 51 violations which is 1.7 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
21Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
30Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
0Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Aug 17, 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., 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 17, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 10, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 06, 2021§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Jul 06, 2021§ 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. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Apr 24, 2019§ 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. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
May 29, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 29, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 10, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 10, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit north closet door in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 07, 2017§ 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. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 14, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 24, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 24, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose electric outlets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 24, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 29, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective shower rod at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 11, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 11, 2015Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 11, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 12, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ,wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 12, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ,wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov 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
1.875 stars
Dangerous racists and dirty
Former Tenant
Pros:
Groceries are close
Cons:
To dirty, noisy and dangerous (c) openigloo
Advice to owner:
Clean more the building