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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

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 1, 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 · 165

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    May 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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
  • C

    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
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  • 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

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

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.