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370 East 173 Street

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02888-0037Map

Owner of record: Lavender, Ben E

370 East 173 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10457. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lavender, Ben E. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on October 11, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
54

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 11, 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 · 70

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room

    Oct 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    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 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2022 · Apt 3

    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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder that is missing at rear of building, south. yard

    Sep 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room at cellar

    Mar 19, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, bathtub bathroom area and sink kitchen area at basement

    Feb 9, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range kitchen area at basement

    Feb 9, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Mar 29, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jul 7, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ; in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window ; lower sash , in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin waterbugs , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring at west wall , in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective closet door , in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator air valve , in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling's and wall's , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2003 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the wall throughout the apt in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2003 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. lights not on.

    Jun 30, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster and metal ceiling southroom 2nd sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 7, 1999 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor 2nd room fron north 2nd sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 7, 1999 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall north room near radiator 2nd sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 7, 1999 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood door south room 2nd sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 7, 1999 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 2nd sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 7, 1999 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 fixture present 200 watts required.

    Mar 4, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 11, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 9, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 27, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35323506l issued on 04/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 14cny 102-01. work w/o permit. note

    Jun 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35323507n issued on 04/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 14cny 102-01. for sagging floor

    Jun 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the time of inspection, i observed plumbing, electrical and alteration work been done at all stories of the building including the cellar without the required permits. work includes: r

    Apr 12, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed sagging floors, cellar wood joists in disrepair, open walls, exposed electrical wires, open floors throughout at all

    Apr 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families.legal 2 family dwelling arranged and occupied as a 3 family dwelling illegal dwelling space created in cellar of premis

    May 7, 2007 · Penalty $7,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families.now premises has converted the cellar to a class"a" apt. there is a 3 pc kitchen & 3 pc water closet.partitions were

    Mar 24, 2007 · Penalty $7,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit:work noted,at cellar wall(partitions)were erected from fl to ceiling to create rooms as living quarters.there is a 3pc kitchen & 3pc bathroom installed.stove is a gas stove.boiler enclosure is

    Mar 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for 3 fl apt.premises has a fire escape at rear of bldg as a second means of egress.the passageway from fire escape to the front of premises has been blocked by the

    Mar 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by hpd &/or dob records, basement converted from ordinary use into a class 'a' apt w/ full kitchen & bathrm area thereby increasing bldg occupancy. remedy: restore to prior

    Feb 9, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.at rear of dwelling,ground level,substantial amount of debris observed thru-out.debris includes combustible material,plastic bags & general debris from home.

    Aug 21, 2006 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 1STFLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 5, 2005 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 2, 2005 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 2, 2005 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 27, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 22, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 7, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 24, 2003 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,508 ft²
Lot area
1,344 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
15
Block / lot
2888 / 37
Assessed value
$46,380
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220504, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 370 East 173 Street

Who owns 370 East 173 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lavender, Ben E.

Does 370 East 173 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 370 East 173 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 370 East 173 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 370 East 173 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.