615 East 189 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03078-0033Map
Owner of record: Fordham Portifolio I LLC
615 East 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Bronx, 10458. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Fordham Portifolio I LLC. HPD has recorded 548 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 548
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 682
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 548
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset and assembly at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed less than 10 sqft at north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
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 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 15
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide approved wire mesh under sky light at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide unlockable slide bolt at north1 roof door that allowes rentry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at door leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key ooerated lock at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north and west walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and west walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and west walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed less than 30 sq ft at north and west walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 4th concret tread up from bottom at builing front
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress obstructing bulkhead door not being self closed at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide unlockable slide bolt and lock or hook on roof door that allows re entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of panic bar installed on roof door that do not allow re entry from roof to public hall. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at public hall stairs
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash causing guillotine effect at intermediate landing window at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarden material at intermediate landing north and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the 4th room from north, the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2026 · Apt 16
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose cement tread 4th from bottom up at building front stairs
May 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories throughout at public hall
May 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and east walls at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material atdoor at building front entrance at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building front entrance , 1st story
May 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear and west yard
May 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
May 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story
May 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Construction other optional
Notice of order to stop work immediately due to applicant withdrawal f rom job #220451384
May 10, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 19, 2003
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 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Commercial kitchen exhaust fan at exposure#4 first floor does not comply with the requirements of ny city building code and regulations. exhaust discharge less than 10 feet from window openings at second floor
Jan 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected. call this dept to lift seal ý212¨ 393-2784 to reinspect to lift seal. need to cleanout chimney full of soot. reading of 36 ppm in
May 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. hazardous defect is cornice on south west end of premises is partially detached, hanging & sections missing. hanging section appears to be in danger of collapse. north east side of cornice
Sep 10, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall.hazardous defects are:cornice south/west corner is partically detached hanging & is in danger of collapse.cornice also has missing section same s/w corner & on the east side of
Jul 5, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 15
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Open - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 16
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2026 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2026 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2026 · Apt APT5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2026 · Apt APT5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2026 · Apt APT5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2026 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2026 · Apt 17
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1903
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 14,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 206
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3078 / 33
- Assessed value
- $1,183,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208167, last renewed Feb 2, 2026.
Questions about 615 East 189 Street
Who owns 615 East 189 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fordham Portifolio I LLC.
Does 615 East 189 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 548 housing violations at this property.
Is 615 East 189 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 615 East 189 Street built?
City records list 1903 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 615 East 189 Street?
It has 24 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.