689 East 170 Street
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02937-0069Map
Owner of record: Campbell, Joseph E
689 East 170 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10456. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Campbell, Joseph E. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 19 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 29
- 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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 5, 2025
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 - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16183729 issued 25-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, west wall, ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 from east at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 3rd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of painfrfire escape all parts rear stack.
Jul 2, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving front entrances to bldg.
Jul 31, 1973
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap house sewer cellar.
Jul 31, 1973
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection damaged oberved to have been sustained to rear yard due to wall collapse at 687 east 170 street
Jul 2, 2021
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records.records indicate plan #49 dated 2/4/1915 to be a one story garage at rear of premises.private garage is at front of lafayette st & structure size
Oct 16, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 5, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,088 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,716 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 2937 / 69
- Assessed value
- $49,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #212849, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.
Questions about 689 East 170 Street
Who owns 689 East 170 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Campbell, Joseph E.
Does 689 East 170 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 689 East 170 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 689 East 170 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 689 East 170 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.