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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 54

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    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, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 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.

    Oct 28, 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 11, 2018

    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 13, 2017

    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 5, 2015

    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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

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

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.