244 West 251 Street,Bronx, NY 10471
72 Units
•Built in 1961
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
496 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 100 violations which is 1.38 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
15Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
66Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
19Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 12, 2024§ 27-2024 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 12, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 12, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 11, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing missing safety caps/ covers for electrical outlets at east wall at public hallNov sent out
Apr 03, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 26, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall approximately 4 sq ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 24, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 24, 2024§ 27-2026 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection ... in the bathroom located at apt 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 18, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings, walls, doors and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 13, 2023§ 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 located at apt 7a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 16, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7a, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 05, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 7g, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 15, 2022Section 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 7a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 26, 2018Section 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 hallNot complied with
Oct 23, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 7m, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at eastFirst 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
3.125 stars
Great location, terrible management
Former Tenant
Pros:
It's across the street from (c) openigloo a par...
Cons:
Mold
Roaches
Mice
Dilapidated conditions in til...
Advice to owner:
Answer the helpline emails; reimburse tenants f...