639 East 169 Street
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02933-0065Map
Owner of record: 639 East 169 Street HDFC
639 East 169 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Bronx, 10456. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 639 East 169 Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 165
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 161
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 · 165
- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing 4th metal tread from bottom up at 3rd story on fire escape at building front at fire escape
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder (shoe) using appropriate nuts and bolts at south exterior wall (building front) at fire escape
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Sep 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sash at 1st window from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 4th up from bottom at 1st fire escape from west at south exterior wall at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing device in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Sep 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
May 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 21, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of window lower sash in the 6th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable tempreture of 130 degrees f. in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable tempreture of 130 degrees f in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18214421 issued 09-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable tempreture of 130 degrees f in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 22, 2024
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.
Apr 2, 2024
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 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Show 14 more ↓
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
I found a laars pnch 1000 boiler where the heat pump was making a loud noise through the building/ correct all violations/ submit a certificate of correction
Jan 9, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain, observed window a/c unit on the fourth floor is missing support brackets and is installed in fire escape window, repairand or replace; replace/repair
Oct 12, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt APT2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt APT2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 21,378 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,180 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2933 / 65
- Assessed value
- $507,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206118, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 639 East 169 Street
Who owns 639 East 169 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 639 East 169 Street HDFC.
Does 639 East 169 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.
Is 639 East 169 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 639 East 169 Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 639 East 169 Street?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.