499 East 188 Street,Bronx, NY 10458

40 Units

Built in 2012

9 Floors

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In the past three years, this building had:
139 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 222 violations which is 5.55 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
46Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
153Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
22Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Mar 15, 2024§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor all stories both section, at public hall stairsNov sent out
Mar 15, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 8 sq. ft. by storage # 2 at basementNov sent out
Feb 28, 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 north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 28, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the cieling at stair ''a'' at public hall stairs, 1st storyNot complied with
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at stair ''a'' roof ''r'' at skylightNot complied with
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at stair ''a'' roof ''r''Not complied with
Jan 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at stair ''b''Not complied with
Nov 30, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall light fixture in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Nov 30, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Nov 30, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Sep 29, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 8b, 8th story, 4th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 29, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 12, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective at door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective at door at closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jun 07, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at sink base in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 07, 2023Section 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 5b, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 31, 2023(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 hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 27, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Apr 22, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all wall and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Mar 31, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at north bulkhead, at public hall, 9th storyNot complied with
Mar 31, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at south bulkhead, at public hall, 9th storyNot complied with
Mar 31, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, at public hall, 9th storyNot complied with
Mar 09, 2022(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 hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Nov 12, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and the north wall and the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Aug 20, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective door at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 20, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 20, 2021Section 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 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jul 14, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 20, 2021(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 hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Apr 13, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 13, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective light switch at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 05, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in closet in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 04, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 04, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7c, 7th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 27, 2019§ 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
Apr 23, 2018§ 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 lobby, 1st storyNot complied with
Oct 06, 2017§ 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

Property Owners and Associates

Delilah Tyson
Head Officer
2.9(2)

10 Properties

188 Units

East 188th Street Apt Housing Development Fund
Corporate Owner
2.4(1)

2 Properties

58 Units

Irving Blaney
Site Manager
2.4(1)

1 Property

40 Units

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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

It’s okay but you should search somewhere else
Former Tenant
Pros:
It’s clean most times
Cons:
Everything else is horrible. They (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
Do better. Hire better.