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656 East 225 Street

Bronx, NY 10466BBL 2-04826-0068Map

Owner of record: Horace A. Russell

656 East 225 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Bronx, 10466. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Horace A. Russell. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
4 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 · 56

  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    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 16, 2023

    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.

    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
  • 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.

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    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.

    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.

    Nov 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) north wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1R

    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.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from north at west, the 4th room from north at east, the foyer , the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1R

    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.

    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
  • C

    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) east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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, south wall, east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 2nd door from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at east door in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... over north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is broken defective brick work and learning out of plumb extire front parapet wall remedy make all repairs in a safe and lawful manner.

    May 20, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 19, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1929
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,860 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
212
Council district
12
Block / lot
4826 / 68
Assessed value
$347,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #203093, last renewed Nov 26, 2024.

Questions about 656 East 225 Street

Who owns 656 East 225 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Horace A. Russell.

Does 656 East 225 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 656 East 225 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 656 East 225 Street built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 656 East 225 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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