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473 East 143 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02288-0065Map

Owner of record: Merino, Alvaro Ttee

473 East 143 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10454. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Merino, Alvaro Ttee. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 35 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • A

    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.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtured present)

    Jul 29, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling,2nd sty at public hall

    Sep 4, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade,1st-2nd sty, at public hall stairs

    Sep 4, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked , at basement

    Nov 19, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts no fixtures, light not on. at front areaway

    Oct 25, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of padlock on gate at front east.

    Jul 11, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 2nd and 3rd sty rear stacks.

    Jul 11, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar.

    Jul 11, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys.

    Jul 11, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing steam radiator 1st sty apt 1 south room. located at apt 1

    Jan 18, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of center room door sealed obstructing 2 mean of egress from front section of apt at 2 sty apt 2.

    Sep 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of center room door sealed obstructing 2 means of egress from front section of apt at 3 sty apt 3.

    Sep 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective top meeting rail 2 sty apt 2 kitchen. located at apt 2

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing top & bottom sash with glass 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bottom sash glass 3 sty apt 3 fire escape window. located at apt 3

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty pub hall.

    Sep 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 6 rooms apt divided into two 3 room apt at 2 sty class a apt 2 increasing occupancy of building.

    Sep 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 6 rooms apt divided into two 3 room apt at 3 sty class a apt 3 increasing occupancy of building.

    Sep 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing mortise lock & knob assembly vestibule entrance door 1st sty pub hall.

    Jul 17, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts min required.

    Jul 17, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1st sty pub hall.

    Jul 17, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2nd sty apt.

    Jul 17, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective pub hall entrance steps leading to bldg.

    Jul 17, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dog house constructed under rear fire escape drop ladder rear yard.

    Jul 17, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty pub hall & boiler room door.

    Nov 30, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar & or boiler room door locked.

    Nov 30, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 4, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 18, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at time of inspection vacate sticker was observed to have been removed. as per complaint#2197085 vacate was issued on 6-30-10 by badge#2221 for illegal

    Jan 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #34850845y issued on 5/25/10. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Jun 15, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34857838x issued on 5.19.10. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Apr 18, 2012 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34857838x issued on 5.19.10. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Feb 27, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34960146n issued on 5-19-10. note:at rear horizontal enlar gement erected no permits. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Dec 9, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov 34960176n issued on 5/19/10 note at rear horizontal enlargement erected at rear no permits rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Oct 15, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34902065p issued on 4.19.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note:at front of exit passageway for rear fire escape is padlocked

    Aug 2, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to complyw/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34850838x. note: at rear erected horizontal enlargement. no permits. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Aug 2, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34902065p issuedon 4/19/11 note exit passageway from front for rear fire escape pad locked chained rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Jul 9, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.noted:respondent failed to correct conditions cited in prior nov#34902065p exit passageway from front for rear fire escape pad locked & chained.re

    Jun 21, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34851097x at rear erected horizontalenlargement no permits. remedy:comply w/commissioner's

    Jun 9, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:@ east side yard exit,passageway from rear fire escape obstructed by padlocked chained gate.rem:remove chain & padlocks forthwith!

    Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file as c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov

    Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34851097m for work w/o permit;at rear of premises 1 story additional

    Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful act(s)failure to comply w/an order of the comm's.respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov#34850838x @ rear erected horizontal enlargement no permits have been issued to remedy conditions ci

    Apr 6, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/an order of the comm's respondent failed to file acofc w/the dob for open ecb nov#34893331r,34893333k,34893332z,34893330p.rem:comply w/the comm's order to file cofc

    Feb 26, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at east side yard exit passageway from rear fire escapes obstructed by padlocked chained gate. remedy: remove chain & padlocks immediately.

    Feb 26, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner respondent failed to correct conditions cited in ecb vio 34851097m. for work done w/o a permit. erected 1 sty horizontal enlargement @ rear installed plumbing,

    Feb 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34850838x at rear of premises horizontal enlargement approx 410'x 18'x 5' no permits have

    Jan 19, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov#34851097m-erected 1story horizontal enlargement in rear yard installed plumbing,ele

    Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.noted:bldg records indicate 3 class a apt 1 on each flr 1 thru 3(mdr#214874).premises currently altered illegally w/

    Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $17,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:@ east side yard egress from rear fire escapes obstructed by padlocked chained gate.remedy:remove obstruction immediately.

    Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov#34851094r.altered bldg from 3fam to 4family.rem:comply w/ the comm's order to restore pre

    Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions cited in prior nov#34851098y obstructed exit passageway w/ chain & padlock @ east side yard (exp#4).rem:co

    Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failrue to comply w/ an order of the commissioners.noted:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34850838x.erected extension @ rear of bldg,w/o a permit.comply w/ the co

    Nov 8, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34850838x. extension of bldg,in rear w/o a permit.remedy: comply w/the commissioner's

    Sep 9, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. premises is a 3 family dwelling. now at the rear of premises,a 1 story addition with 3 bedrooms was created. there

    Jun 29, 2010 · Penalty $17,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.work noted:@ rear of premises,a one story addition was erected w/ half of the flr to ceiling at grade level.there is an illegal class "a" apt w/ 3 bedrooms & an illegal gas line to stove.@ 1st f

    Jun 29, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at exposure 4,(gate) on alleway is 2nd means of egress to fire escapes at rear of premises.now gate is padlocked & chained. remedy: remove all obstructions.

    Jun 29, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at rear of building,enlargement of cellar story into rear yard. cellar enlargement area is approx 40ft long x 18ft wide x 5ft high it has a door at right side walkway. remedy: obtain

    May 19, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,500 ft²
Lot area
1,737 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2288 / 65
Assessed value
$65,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #214874, last renewed Aug 28, 2024.

Questions about 473 East 143 Street

Who owns 473 East 143 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merino, Alvaro Ttee.

Does 473 East 143 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 473 East 143 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 473 East 143 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 473 East 143 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.