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685 East 170 Street

Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02937-0071Map

Owner of record: Taveras, Darwin

685 East 170 Street is a two-family home built in 1915 in Bronx, 10456. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Taveras, Darwin. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 1 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 46

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 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 27, 2023

    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, 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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    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 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at the ceiling of closet in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waiste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on the entire ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    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 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall and north closet ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the bathroom, and in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    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 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color water damage ceiling and walls inside closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color water damage at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at street entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 26, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection sink drain waste line pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor inside the closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story

    Jun 25, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. i observed 3 vehicles parked in the rear easement on lafayette street. this is a r6-general residence district. zr 25-41, conform to parking regulatio

    Dec 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. i observed 3 vehicles parked in the reareasement on lafayette street. this is a r6-general residence district

    Dec 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1915
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,220 ft²
Lot area
1,976 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
203
Council district
15
Block / lot
2937 / 71
Assessed value
$42,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #711958, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 685 East 170 Street

Who owns 685 East 170 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Taveras, Darwin.

Does 685 East 170 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 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 685 East 170 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 East 170 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.