508 East 163 Street
Composite verdict
This building has 16 open HPD violations including 7 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations, and the most critical one — a locked boiler room door blocking access to the heating system — has been open for 74 days. That finding is directly corroborated by 214 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the surrounding 311 data, the single highest complaint category in the area. The crime score is 45/100 (D grade) with 136 nearby incidents, and the noise profile earns an F grade with 242 complaints in the past 12 months, dominated by residential noise. On the positive side, the building is fully rent-stabilized (19 of 19 units), has no bedbug filings in the past 3 years, and was built in 2008 — relatively modern construction.
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Class C
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- There are 7 Class C (immediately hazardous) HPD violations open right now, including a locked boiler room door that has been unresolved for 74 days — what is the current status of these violations, and when will the boiler room access issue be corrected?
- 311 data shows 214 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the area over the past year — has the building had documented heat outages, and how does the landlord (The Doe Fund, Inc.) handle heat complaints during winter months?
- The noise grade is F with 156 residential noise complaints and 73 street/sidewalk noise complaints in the past 12 months — what soundproofing exists between units, and what is the building's noise policy enforcement process?
- 103 elevator-related 311 complaints appear in the area data — is there an elevator in this building, and if so, what is its maintenance history and current inspection certificate status?
- The building is fully rent-stabilized with 19 units and zero deregulations since 2007 — can you confirm in writing that the specific unit being offered is rent-stabilized, and provide the current legal regulated rent?
- There are 88 plumbing-related 311 complaints in the area — have there been any plumbing issues (leaks, water pressure, drain backups) in this unit or adjacent units in the past two years?
- Check the boiler room door and any posted heating system notices in the basement or utility areas — the open Class C violation specifically cites a locked door blocking access, and you want to see whether it has actually been remediated before signing.
- Walk the hallways, stairwells, and any elevator carefully: look for water stains on ceilings or walls (evidence of plumbing issues), listen for noise bleed-through between units, and check whether the elevator has a current inspection certificate posted inside the cab.
- Observe the building entrance, intercom system, and street-level lighting at the time of your visit — the crime grade is D with 17 harassment incidents and 12 petit larceny incidents nearby, so assess whether door locks, cameras, and lighting feel adequate for your comfort.
508 East 163 Street sits in Bronx, ZIP 10451. No subway stations are within an 800-meter walk — expect to rely on buses or rideshare. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 3 restaurants, 3 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of C. Nearby public schools include P.S. X140 The Eagle School (grades Pre-K to 5), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 242 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 45/100 safety score.
- Class C · 7 open · penalty 105 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 5 open · penalty 25 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 4 open · penalty 4 · (1/ea)
- Feb 21, 2024 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Oct 17, 2019 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Jul 31, 2018 "FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2018"
- 163 KING DELI INC.
- 163 ASHLEY DELI GROCERY INC.
- MUKTI E 163RD PETROLEUM INC.
- P.S. X140 The Eagle School
- J.H.S. 145 Arturo Toscanini
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