218 East 179 Street
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02811-0032Map
Owner of record: Lam, Wai Yuen
218 East 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10457. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lam, Wai Yuen. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2024. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 128
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 128
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
Sep 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16607570 issued 20-jan-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate padlock at metal gate blocking egress through window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approximately 12 sq. ft. unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door [street to vestibule] at public hall, 1st story
Nov 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt at entrance door to apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective entrance door to apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 3 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 3 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16376341 issued 08-nov-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a 10 feet long, 21 feet wide and 8 feet high frame extension erected at rear yard, obstructing egress from building rear fire escape.
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of 10 feet long, 21 feet wide and 8 feet high frame extension erected at rear yard
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose metal tread , 8th up from bottom at building rear fire escape
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread , 7th up from bottom at building rear
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide wire glass at skylight , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at skylight , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and padlock installed on chain link fence erected at west yard, obstructing egress to street from rear fire escape
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Sep 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 acoustic ceiling installed in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock at door of room leading to the fireescape. in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
W o a permit. noted: at rear yard/exposure 3 - shingled extension erected apprx 10 1/2' x 21' beyond bldg's legal 66' in length: with several windows, wood shingled roof & attached to bldg. less than 2' from re
Jul 5, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door &/or hardware bc1008.1.8 27-371j chain link fence erected w/ pad lock and obstructing exit passageway from rear fire escape to the street
Jun 21, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain in a code compliant manner use of prohibited hardware as per bc 1008.1.8 noted @ side & rear gates locked w/ padlocks and chain @ time of insp rem: provide legal hardware
Jun 20, 2010 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt FLOOR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $1,270,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,158 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,940 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 2811 / 32
- Assessed value
- $68,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #215649, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 218 East 179 Street
Who owns 218 East 179 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lam, Wai Yuen.
Does 218 East 179 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.
Is 218 East 179 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 218 East 179 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 218 East 179 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.