245 East 178 Street,Bronx, NY 10457
55 Units
•Built in 1937
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
149 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 203 violations which is 3.69 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
18Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
110Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
75Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 15, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at eastNov sent out
Apr 10, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4sqft at sink upper wood cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 10, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sqft at window metal frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 05, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective doors at base and wall cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the celing, east and west section at public hall, 6th storyNov sent out
Mar 17, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jan 09, 2023Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stacks at fire escapeInvalid certification
May 25, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
May 25, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Apr 09, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 4th room from north at center located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 09, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 4th room from north at center located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 09, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 09, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from north, the 1st private hallway from north, the 2nd private hallway from north, the foyer , the kitchen , the 3rd room from north at east, the 4th room from north at east, the 4th room from north at west located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Aug 27, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 18, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 16, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code refit the window sashes thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 5h, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 09, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd bathroom , the 1st private hallway , the 1st room from east at center, the 3rd private hallway , the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east, the foyer located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Feb 17, 2015Section 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 wood & sheetrock partition with door erected from floor to ceiling creating additional room in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at northFirst 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
2.125 stars
A regular bronx building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Big apartment with two bathrooms, (c) openigloo...
Cons:
Little to no heat given (c) openigloo in the wi...
Advice to owner:
Do better.
2.625 stars
Landlord can do better
Former Tenant
Pros:
Cheap rent relative to new (c) openigloo york
Cons:
Good luck in the winter. (c) openigloo Every yr...
Advice to owner:
Stop using cheap products to repair building