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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 3, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
24
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 331

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective doorframe at door to roof

    May 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway the accumulated rubbish at fire passage way

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cement flashing at east exterior wall at parapet wall

    Mar 29, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.