256 East 169 Street
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02450-0029Map
Owner of record: Bronx Preservation Housing Development F Und Corp.
256 East 169 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1917 in Bronx, 10456. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bronx Preservation Housing Development F Und Corp.. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on January 28, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 59
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 62
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator lower door in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window stool in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ............at entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective .......wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed at interior door located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective (defective) shut-off valve to radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of consealed water leak. at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection to radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes/ draft coming in. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slidebolt in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg bathroom & kitchen 3rd sty northeast apt 3a er1. , section '' ''
Aug 16, 1993 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing bottom sash & glass 3 ty northwest apt 3d kitchen window er1. , section '' ''
Aug 16, 1989 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on entrance door to 1 sty west apt 1d. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 1 sty west apt 1d kitchen. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 1 sty west apt 1d bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 1D
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak clg 1 sty west apt 1d private hall er1. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 1 sty west apt 1d private hall er1. , section '' ''
Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile wall 5 sty south apt 5c bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective stool window 5 sty south apt 5c south room. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line washbasin 5 sty south apt 5c bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation 5 sty south apt 5c kitchen. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 5 sty south apt 5c kitchen center room bathroom & south room. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable lower sash window 5 sty south apt 5c center room. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 5 sty south apt 5c center room. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1986 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clg 4th sty east apt 4b entire apt.
Sep 9, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective electric outlet wall 1st sty rear south apt 1c west room. located at apt 1c
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl 1st sty rear south apt 1c bathroom. located at apt 1c
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin cold water 1st sty rear south apt 1c bathroom. located at apt 1c
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin 4th sty east apt 4b bathroom. located at apt 4b
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet drawers 4th sty east apt 4b kitchen. located at apt 4b
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1st sty rear south apt 1c bathroom. located at apt 1c
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet drawer 1st sty rear south apt 1c kitchen. located at apt 1c
Sep 9, 1986 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 18, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 24, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 1996
Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3 replace handrail
Mar 7, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
B251:32h10,05j10,67x10,08v10,15i10.05:realign car door for excessive gap by return post.67:restore emerg communication(phone)in elev cab to outside source.08:3rd fl stop not level.
Mar 12, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. work noted: sidewalk shed erected on grant avenue side of building. (exposure #4) remedy: obtain permit if feasible.
Sep 13, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Defect is at exp4 on the front ave side above the 5fl window at the south west corner bricks are missing appx a 3ft x 3ft section rem: immediately provide a sidewalk shed obtain a structural stability report ob
Sep 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At the southeast section of the 5fl above a window some oranmental masonry has fallen to sidewalk rem: make area safe adn provide overhead protection immediately submit engineers report on facade maintain bldg
Sep 7, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
05e01 08v01 17m07 29q03 42d06 67m07 70o02 71i11 71q03. 05e01-adjust car door to stop from rubbing on saddle. 17m07-provide fire gibbs for hoistway door where necessary. 42d06-secure controller wiring. 67m07-pro
Jul 12, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51k11/41g11/25d6/3d6/38b6. 3- resecure cab wall (back wall) 38- properly secure operator motor wires expose.
Mar 14, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is at main entrance steps handrails are missing.remedy:provide handrails as required.
Mar 28, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:having replaced steel lentils over north facade.location:grant ave side reinspection of:#34177679k,34165946h remedy:obtain all necessary permits.
May 1, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
802/14m7/8j11/3002/30b4/46m7/27d6/36c7/5702/7406 - glass missing from front patch back wall on top flooring shaftway and where needed. provide spin out device top of car property secure safety gage on cardoor.
Sep 20, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
1m,30i,35m,50y,34m,57o,62k, 30-fix guard rail on top car 35-no light in motor rm 39-junction box cover missing
Jan 21, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain the exterior bldg walls.structural cracks thru-outthe northwest brick wall(at 1floor + around 2+3 floor windows.)rusted window lintels thru-out the fascade + west wall.*vertical +diagnol cra
Jan 16, 1996 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l,03i,14m,57o
Sep 21, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open
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- Electric
No lighting
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt APT2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2008 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Windows
Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 31, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 26,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2450 / 29
- Assessed value
- $1,008,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208534, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 256 East 169 Street
Who owns 256 East 169 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bronx Preservation Housing Development F Und Corp..
Does 256 East 169 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 East 169 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 256 East 169 Street built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 East 169 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.