872 East 156th Street
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02687-0020Map
Owner of record: Grunstein, Shimshon
872 East 156th Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Bronx, 10455. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Grunstein, Shimshon. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on July 12, 2026. 7 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 49
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 · 20
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling, north, and west walls in the foyer located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling, north, and west walls in the foyer located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin,shower stall and sink
Jul 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Jul 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range
Jul 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit rear door leading to yard in the terrace located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north, south, and west walls in the private hallway located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide wood door in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at front gate , 1st story
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range at cellar
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections sink, wash basin, water closet and shower stall at cellar
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum amount of 130 degrees at plumbing fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathtub and shower in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator air valve. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. noted: at time of inspection - cellar & 2nd flr rear apts were occupied by male & female occupants, against vacate order x248/2026 issued on 8/
Aug 7, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
W/o a permit noted: electrical wiring installed for two electric stoves, addl't lights, switches, outlets, including extensions used as permanent wiring at cellar and 2nd flr front apartments., obtain permit; o
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, observed an exposed, loose electrical panel box, a dilapidated and deteriorated shaft within the cellar apartment, and an exposed ceiling at the cellar level., repair and/replace; restore cellar to code c
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Res conv'd frm 2- to 4-fam nfp dwelling. 2nd flr sub-div'd into frt/rr class "a" apts, ea w/3-pc bthrm & kit. 1st flr class "a" apt. cellar arr'd as class "a" apt w/3-pc bthrm, kitch & 2 bdrms., restore to prio
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $50,030
Active - Class - 2
Contrary to dob records (lno #1253) for a legal 2-family, atoi the 2nd subdivided into two class "a" apts. cellar occupied as class "a" apt., with a 3-pc bath, residential sink, and electric stove., discontinue
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at 2nd flr, full-height partition walls erected to sub-divide level front & rear; also to create 2 bthrms & 4 bdrms: creating a health hazard condition for living. partition walls erected a
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at 2nd flr & cellar - water & waste lines installed for 2 - 3 pc bthrms (toilet, sink, shower); 2 residential sinks at kitchen areas, obtain all permits; obtain necessary permits or restore
Aug 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Non-hazardous
Dwelling illegally converted from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling.remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c. of o.
Dec 1, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:1)constructed partitions.2)constructed a 3 piece bathroom with shower stall.all work was done at cellar of premises.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to pri
Dec 1, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 1
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 872
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2024 · Apt BACKYA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 24, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,082 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,469 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 202
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2687 / 20
- Assessed value
- $48,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #715857, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.
Questions about 872 East 156th Street
Who owns 872 East 156th Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grunstein, Shimshon.
Does 872 East 156th Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 872 East 156th 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 872 East 156th Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 872 East 156th Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.