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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 12, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    Provide wood door in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at front gate , 1st story

    Mar 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.