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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade,1st-2nd sty, at public hall stairs
Sep 4, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked , at basement
Nov 19, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of padlock on gate at front east.
Jul 11, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.