1712 TOWNSEND AVENUE is a prewar 1920 building, 2 units in Morris Heights, NYC. Owned by JOHN BELFOR. Public records show 48 open violations, 71 311 complaints on file. Tenant-impact history includes 1 eviction.
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§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17481985 ISSUED 28-NOV-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT (BATH TUB) AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPRETURE EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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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.
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
Eviction Executed — Apt 2 — Eviction
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT FIRE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR YARD LOCATED
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPRETURE EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTME
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE
HPD Class B Violation — HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STOR