1640 GRAND AVENUE is a mid-century 1930 building, 5 units in Morris Heights, NYC. Owned by JENNIFER JOSEPH. Public records show 158 open violations, 102 311 complaints, 2 active litigation matters on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction. Risk signals: 2 bedbug reports.
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(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.
(B) 27-2142(A) HMC: THE FOLLOWING DWELLING UNITS WERE REOCCUPIED WHILE BEING SUBJECT TO AN ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; FILE FOR A DISMISSAL REQUEST RELATED TO THE ISSUED ORDER (SEE WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD). IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
(B) 27-2142(A) HMC: THE FOLLOWING DWELLING UNITS WERE REOCCUPIED WHILE BEING SUBJECT TO AN ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; FILE FOR A DISMISSAL REQUEST RELATED TO THE ISSUED ORDER (SEE WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD). IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING SIGN
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT BSMNT, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
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Morris Heights overlooks the Harlem River from a dramatic ridge in the west Bronx. The University Heights Bridge connects to Manhattan, and the neighborhood's residential blocks house a predominantly Dominican community. Bronx Community College's hilltop campus offers stunning city views.
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
Blocked Driveway — No Access
Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
HPD Class B Violation — (B) 27-2142(A) HMC: THE FOLLOWING DWELLING UNITS WERE REOCCUPIED WHILE BEING SUBJECT TO AN ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER
HPD Class B Violation — (B) 27-2142(A) HMC: THE FOLLOWING DWELLING UNITS WERE REOCCUPIED WHILE BEING SUBJECT TO AN ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER
Water System — Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNAT