180 Willis Avenue
Composite verdict
This 95-year-old, 4-floor walk-up at 180 Willis Avenue earned a D grade (score 40) from HPD, with 4 open violations including a critical one: the owner (WILLIS BRONX LLC) has failed to file a valid HPD registration statement — a violation that has been open for 165 days and legally bars the landlord from certifying violations. That registration failure is a serious red flag about landlord accountability. The surrounding area shows 678 total 311 complaints in the past year, with HEAT/HOT WATER (99 calls) and PLUMBING (53 calls) among the top complaint types — concerning for a building of this age — and the noise grade is F with 130 complaints, 110 of which are residential in nature.
Class B
Class C
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(311 complaints)
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- The most recent HPD violation shows WILLIS BRONX LLC failed to file a valid registration statement with HPD (open 165 days) — why hasn't this been resolved, and can you provide proof of current HPD registration before lease signing?
- 311 data shows 99 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and 53 PLUMBING complaints in the area over the past 12 months — what is the condition of the building's boiler and plumbing systems, and when were they last serviced or replaced given the building was constructed in 1931?
- The noise grade for this address is F, with 110 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — what soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units, and how does management handle noise complaints from tenants?
- The building has 4 open HPD violations and a D grade with 'normal' landlord response — can you provide a written log of maintenance requests and repairs completed in the past 12 months?
- Crime data shows 53 incidents nearby including 11 Assault 3 offenses, 8 Felony Assaults, and 7 Dangerous Drugs incidents, with a C grade (score 56) — what security measures are in place, such as locks, intercom, exterior lighting, and cameras?
- The building is not registered as rent-stabilized (0 of 3 units stabilized) — can you confirm the legal regulated status of this specific unit and provide the current legal rent on the lease?
- Inspect the boiler room, visible pipes, and radiators for signs of rust, leaks, or deferred maintenance — the building is 95 years old and the area has 99 HEAT/HOT WATER and 53 PLUMBING 311 complaints nearby.
- Check common areas (lobby, stairwells, hallways) for evidence of water damage, peeling paint, pest activity, or structural deterioration consistent with a 1931 walk-up that has an open HPD registration violation and a D HPD grade.
- Observe the block and building entrance at the time of showing for foot traffic, lighting quality, and general street conditions — the area has 11 Assault 3 and 8 Felony Assault incidents on record, and 110 residential noise complaints in the past year.
180 Willis Avenue sits in Bronx, ZIP 10454. The closest subway is Brook Av (6) (5-minute walk), served by the 6 line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 15 restaurants, 1 cafe, 6 groceries, and 1 pharmacy — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 030 Hernandez/Hughes (grades Pre-K to 5), a 13-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 130 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 56/100 safety score.
- Class I · 4 open · penalty 60 · (15/ea)
- 206 SAMY GOURMET DELI CORP
- WILLIS GROCERY AND DELI CORP
- WILLIS GROCERY AND DELI CORP
- P.S. 030 Hernandez/Hughes
- P.S. 138
- Brook Av (6)
- 3 Av-138 St (6)
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