538 East 178 Street
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-03060-0017Map
Owner of record: Rodriguez William
538 East 178 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10457. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rodriguez William. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 75
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 · 54
- 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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Apr 2, 2024
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Oct 28, 2019
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.
Oct 11, 2018
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 13, 2017
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.
Oct 5, 2015
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.
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 5th room from north at west, the 5th room from north at east, the bathroom , the foyer , the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at 2nd window from south at west in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows ,total of 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly installed at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Window guards
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Oct 1, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-5X
- Community board
- 206
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3060 / 17
- Assessed value
- $396,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #214117, last renewed Aug 22, 2023.
Questions about 538 East 178 Street
Who owns 538 East 178 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rodriguez William.
Does 538 East 178 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 East 178 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 538 East 178 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 East 178 Street?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.