2940 MATTHEWS AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 2 units in Norwood, NYC. Owned by CHIGBU, LOIS E. Public records show 36 open violations, 30 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file.
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§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL .... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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Norwood sits between the New York Botanical Garden and the Mosholu Parkway, giving it more green space than most Bronx neighborhoods. The area is predominantly Caribbean and Albanian, with active storefronts along Jerome Avenue and a residential character that feels stable if unremarkable.
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL .... IN THE BATHROOM
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT DOORS AT SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM N
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STO
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st CLOSET FROM NORTH A
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAS
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE