1716 TOWNSEND AVENUE is a prewar 1920 building, 2 units in Morris Heights, NYC. Owned by GOVIA, GERALD A. Public records show 2 open violations, 13 311 complaints on file. Tenant-impact history includes 2 evictions.
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§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.
§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.
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HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
Plumbing — Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
Eviction Executed — Apt 1 — Possession
Eviction Executed — Apt 1 — Possession
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Derelict Vehicles
Derelict Vehicles
Derelict Vehicles
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.