1010 East 178 Street
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This is a 21-floor, 220-unit NYCHA elevator co-op built in 1972, and the NYCHA ownership context shapes almost everything here. HPD shows 14 open violations — 4 Class C (immediately hazardous), 9 Class B (hazardous), and 1 Class A — with an F grade and a score of 0; the most urgent open violation involves an illegal electromagnetic door lock on the street-level vestibule, which is a direct safety and egress concern. The 311 record adds pressure: 77 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and 26 Water System complaints in the past year are the second and fourth most common complaint types, suggesting chronic infrastructure issues in a 54-year-old building. Crime scores a C+ (67/100) with 34 nearby incidents including 9 assault-related offenses, and the noise grade is D with 50 complaints over 12 months — mostly residential in origin.
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- There are 4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) HPD violations — can you provide the full list and the expected remediation timeline for each, particularly the illegal electromagnetic door lock on the vestibule entrance?
- 311 data shows 77 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past year — what is the current status of the boiler system, and how many heat outages occurred last winter?
- 311 also shows 26 Water System complaints — what is the nature of those issues (pressure, leaks, hot water), and have any been resolved or are they ongoing?
- The building is not registered as rent-stabilized despite having 220 units — as a NYCHA co-op, what are the specific rules governing rent increases, lease renewals, and tenant protections that apply to this unit?
- The noise grade is D with 30 residential noise complaints and 16 street/sidewalk complaints in the past 12 months — what soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units in this building, and which floors tend to be quietest?
- The building is 54 years old and the HPD landlord response is rated 'normal' rather than proactive — what major capital improvements (elevators, plumbing, electrical, facade) have been completed in the last 10 years, and is there a planned capital schedule?
- Test the vestibule and lobby door locks directly — the most recent open Class C violation specifically cites an illegal electromagnetic locking device at the street-to-vestibule door; confirm whether it has been replaced with a code-compliant mechanism and that the door closes and latches securely.
- Inspect the hallways, stairwells, and elevator on multiple floors for signs of water damage (staining, peeling paint, warped surfaces) and check radiators or heating units in the unit itself, given the 77 HEAT/HOT WATER and 26 Water System 311 complaints.
- Walk the block and building perimeter at the time of your showing — 135 illegal parking complaints and 9 assault-related offenses nearby suggest you should assess street lighting, foot traffic patterns, and the condition of the building entrance and surrounding sidewalks firsthand.
1010 East 178 Street sits in Bronx, ZIP 10460. The closest subway is West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av (2,5) (1-minute walk), served by the 2 and 5 lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 1 restaurant and 3 groceries — a walkable-errands grade of C. Nearby public schools include P.S. 006 West Farms (grades Pre-K to 5), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 50 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 67/100 safety score.
- Class C · 4 open · penalty 60 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 9 open · penalty 45 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 1 open · penalty 1 · (1/ea)
- Jun 23, 2024 "FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)"
- Jul 19, 2023 "FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FACADE AND APPURTENANCES,ON 7/19/23 A 6'X7'FT SECT OF MASONRY BRICK FACADE FAILED,DISLODGE…"
- Jul 19, 2023 "FAIL.TO MAINT.FACADE&APPURT.,ON 7/19/23 A6'X7'FT SECT.OF MASONRY BRICK FACADE@19 FL FAILED ,DISLODGED&FELL DOW…"
- MP 2020 LLC
- 2016 WEST FARMS CONVENIENCE INC
- BRYANT DELI AND GROCERY CORP
- P.S. 006 West Farms
- P.S. 067 Mohegan School
- West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av (2,5)
- E 180 St (2,5)
- 174 St (2,5)
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