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956 East 156 Street

Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02708-0006Map

Owner of record: Raymond Farquharson

956 East 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10455. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Raymond Farquharson. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2025. 25 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2025

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 · 33

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at all stories public halls, and public hall stairs at public hall stairs

    Nov 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections underneath floors and behind walls at illegally created single room occupancy apartment at basement

    Jul 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range at illegally created single room occupancy apartment at basement

    Jul 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration car port erected out of wood studs and plywood at rear yard of building

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at illegally created 2nd room from north at basement

    Jul 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at illegally created 4th room from north at basement

    Jul 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at illegally created 1st room from north at basement

    Jul 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at east and west wall fire retardant material at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and west wall fire retardant material at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 16, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 13, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Feb 3, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-32.01 adm code provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2 sty south apt 2 kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1985 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty front & rear window.

    Jul 26, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    May 23, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 23, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    During the inspection, a shed structure was observed at the rear yard that was installed without a permit on file. this installation constitutes a violation due to work conducted without the necessary permit, s

    Aug 4, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. illegally created s. r. o. apartment at basement. the unit consist of a wash basin, water closet, shower stall at bathroom, a

    Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2025 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
202
Council district
17
Block / lot
2708 / 6
Assessed value
$59,640
Landmark / historic district
Longwood Historic District

HPD registration #201435, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 956 East 156 Street

Who owns 956 East 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Raymond Farquharson.

Does 956 East 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 956 East 156 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 956 East 156 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 956 East 156 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.