2159 1 AVENUE is a prewar 1920 building, 6 floors, 30 units in East Harlem, NYC. Owned by 2159 FIRST AVE HDFC. Public records show 16 open violations, 8 311 complaints on file.
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§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
(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.
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TREE BRANCHES AND VEGETATION IMPEDING EGRESS AT 2ND BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM SOUTH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TREE BRANCHES AND VEGETATION IMPEDING EGRESS AT 2ND BALCONY AT 1ST STACK FROM SOUTH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE
§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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East Harlem — El Barrio — is one of Manhattan's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The Latin music drifting from storefronts, the Museo del Barrio, and the sprawling La Marqueta market reflect deep Puerto Rican and Mexican roots, even as new development pushes in.
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN TH
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
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
GENERAL — CABINET
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TREE BRANCHES AND VEGETATION IMPEDING EGRESS AT 2ND BA
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF TREE BRANCHES AND VEGETATION IMPEDING EGRESS AT 2ND BA
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 — BATHTUB/SHOWER