421 East 157 Street
Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02379-0032Map
Owner of record: Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp
421 East 157 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Bronx, 10451. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 331 housing violations here, most recently on August 3, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 331
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 355
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 331
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection at toilet in the bathroom located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective countertop at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective doorframe at door to roof
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood at wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway the accumulated rubbish at fire passage way
Sep 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of tables, shopping carts and garbage bags ( by exit door at east ) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at fire door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Aug 9, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer/ intercom system from the building entrance door to the wall panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north, south and east walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from north at east, the foyer , the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drawers at base cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the door in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at electric outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cement flashing at east exterior wall at parapet wall
Mar 29, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of .mortise lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance door to panel at east wall at foyer. in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom connection from building entrance door to intercom panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Apr 6, 2010
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Mar 24, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Atoi found flue pipe not properly supported, boiler room door not closing properly, air separator tank corroded, re seal boiler doors
Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted @ exterior cast wall east court south wall & rear yard wall of north stucco cement plaster is breaking apart & falling into courts in pcs east wall is adjac
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. interior partition removed throughout apartments 23.24. apartment #1 bathroom partition was removed. remedy: obtain a permit.
Dec 20, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Door/window
Door
May 31, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Door
May 29, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 17
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt NA
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 17,180 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,050 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2379 / 32
- Assessed value
- $305,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #203128, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 421 East 157 Street
Who owns 421 East 157 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corp.
Does 421 East 157 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 331 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 East 157 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 421 East 157 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 East 157 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.