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Bronx · ZIP 10472 · BIN 2024644 · Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River · Last violation Apr 30, 2026 · Last complaint Aug 5, 2025

NeighborhoodSoundview-Bruckner-Bronx River
More violations than 98% of nearby buildings
More violations than 98% of buildings and more complaints than 98% of buildings in Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 87 violations · 1 complaint
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
16 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous16Class Bhazardous0

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including mold and pests.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look along baseboards, in corners, and under the kitchen sink for droppings, dead insects, or live rodents.
    details ▸

    Deadlines vary by condition: immediate for heat and hot water, 14 days for self-closing doors, 21 days for lead paint, window guards, mold, and mice, cockroaches or rats, and 24 hours for everything else. They run from the date the owner is served, and mark when civil penalties can be sought in Housing Court. They are not a promise the condition is fixed by then. If the owner does not fix it, HPD can send its own contractor and bill them.

    • —Mold & pests — Rodent, cockroach, bedbug, or other pest infestation and extermination related issues.

    The violation list below shows which conditions are open and when each was cited. If one in your own apartment is still unaddressed, call 311.

    • ABCs of Housing
    • NYC HPD, Penalties and Fees
  2. Heat or hot water problems reported in the last five years.
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2019
152
19 per year avg.↑ Up 521% in the last 2 years (87 vs 14 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
17
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ16
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ0
Rent-impairingⓘ1
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2019
218
27 per year avg.↓ Down 99% in the last 2 years (1 vs 91 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access13%Violation issued20%No violation64%Phone resolved3%Other0%(218)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ43 violations
Paintingⓘ13 violations
Posting/Signageⓘ8 violations
Cleaningⓘ7 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ6 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ6 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ5 violations
Filing: Bedbugsⓘ4 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ36 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ34 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ21 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ8 complaints
Appliancesⓘ3 complaints
Electricalⓘ1 complaints
Elevatorⓘ1 complaints
Adminⓘ1 complaints
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Complaint log

22 complaints · FLOORING/STAIRS

All categoriesUNSANITARY CONDITIONPLUMBINGPAINT/PLASTERFLOORING/STAIRSGENERALAllOpenClosed
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
Turn on hot water at the kitchen sink and bathroom sink and feel the water temperature after running for one minute.
details ▸

Heat is required October 1 through May 31: at least 68°F from 6am to 10pm when it is below 55°F outside, and 62°F overnight whatever the temperature outside. Hot water must be at least 120°F, 24 hours a day, all year.

If your apartment is colder than that, file a complaint with 311 and keep the service request number so you can track it. Never use a gas oven or range for heat, which can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

  • ABCs of Housing
  • Lead-paint violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look for paint that is peeling, chipped, or cracked on interior walls, trim, windows, doors, and door frames.
    details ▸

    Buildings built before 1960 may still contain lead-based paint, which causes behavioral and learning problems in young children, who can swallow dust and paint chips from windowsills and floors.

    If a child under six lives with you, or spends 10 or more hours a week in your apartment, tell the owner in writing, which is what obliges them to inspect annually. Report peeling paint, and call 311 if it is not fixed or if repair work is raising dust that is not being contained.

    • ABCs of Housing
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ 1–3 years13% (2)
    ▪ 3+ years88% (14)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency—0%
    Emergency—39%
    Non-Emergency—61%
    (0)
    (124)
    Type
    Status
    Apt
    Received
    Category
    EmergencyClosed2FAug 8, 2024FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FApr 5, 2024FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FNov 3, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FNov 3, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FSep 15, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FAug 24, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FJul 5, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed2FJul 5, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed1FMar 14, 2023FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed42FSep 24, 2022FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed42FSep 24, 2022FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed2RJun 6, 2022FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed4May 1, 2020FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed4Mar 3, 2020FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed4Mar 3, 2020FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed4Mar 3, 2020FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed4Dec 20, 2019FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
    EmergencyClosedBLDGOct 26, 2019FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosedBLDGOct 26, 2019FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed42NDFLSep 3, 2019FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOORThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed4Aug 27, 2019FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed4Aug 21, 2019FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRSThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Aug 8, 2024Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Apr 5, 2024Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Nov 3, 2023Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Nov 3, 2023Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Sep 15, 2023Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 24, 2023Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 5, 2023Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Jul 5, 2023Apt 2F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 14, 2023Apt 1F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed
    Sep 24, 2022Apt 42F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Sep 24, 2022Apt 42F
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Jun 6, 2022Apt 2R
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed
    May 1, 2020Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 3, 2020Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Mar 3, 2020Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Mar 3, 2020Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Dec 20, 2019Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 26, 2019Apt BLDG
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    EmergencyClosed
    Oct 26, 2019Apt BLDG
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Sep 3, 2019Apt 42NDFL
    FLOORING/STAIRS · FLOOR
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
    EmergencyClosed
    Aug 27, 2019Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
    Non-emergencyClosed
    Aug 21, 2019Apt 4
    FLOORING/STAIRS · STAIRS
    The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.