1603 EAST 172 STREET is a prewar 1927 building, 4 units in Soundview, NYC. Owned by SMR 1603 EAST 172 LLC. Public records show 6 open violations, 15 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.
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§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT 2 CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Pros: laundry in building Cons: loud area but convenient
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Soundview stretches along the Bronx's southeastern waterfront, anchored by Soundview Park and its growing public waterfront. The neighborhood is predominantly Latino and working-class, with new affordable housing developments transforming former industrial sites.
Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION AT 2 CEILING
Blocked Driveway — No Access
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
Blocked Driveway — No Access
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
Blocked Driveway — No Access
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING