285 East 169 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 1 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Claremont Village average of 93.3.
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How 285 East 169 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 398 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 have a higher predicted risk.
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What's in the 285 East 169 Street report
| Total units | 10 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Gross area | 4,707 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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285 East 169 Street event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc: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. | Violation Dismissed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Emergency | Close | 3B |
| 04/11/2026 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 03/23/2026 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 03/13/2025 | Door/Window – Door | Emergency | Close | 4A |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Pests | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 04/11/2026 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/24/2026 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/13/2025 | Door/Window | Door | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2024 | 2388019 | Closed | 7G | 03/13/2024 |
| 05/23/2023 | 2366231 | Closed | 7G | 05/24/2023 |
| 04/18/2023 | 2363999 | Closed | 7F | 04/26/2023 |
| 03/22/2023 | 2362582 | Closed | 1X | 03/24/2023 |
| 03/22/2023 | 2362585 | Closed | 1X | 03/24/2023 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 10/31/2023 |
| 10/04/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 10/31/2023 |
| 06/30/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 10/31/2023 |
| 06/30/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 10/31/2023 |
| 06/30/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 10/31/2023 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2023 | 39082112J | Resolve | Full Stop Work Order # Vio23-00545 Vio23-00555 Issued On 02/27/2023 For The Overhead Permit# X00789520. Observed That Apprx. Eight Feet Of Overhead Protection Has Been Removed At Exposure#1., Comply With Stop W | $5,000 |
| 03/23/2023 | 39082098M | Resolve | Submitted A Notarized Access Agreement Between Shg 169 Llc And Golden 18 Inc On 3-1-2023 For Audit Jobs X00792111 & X00789520 And To Rescind Full Swo For Job #220721413. 283 Owner, Golden 18,Inc (Zhan W. Cao), | $10,000 |
| 02/02/2023 | 39512510M | Resolve | I Observed Chimney On Adjacent Property Roof Exposure#2 Was Approximately 30 Feet Below And Approx.2 Feet Away From Construction Operation Of New Erected Building. I Also Observed That Chimney Was Also Covered | $2,500 |
| 02/01/2023 | 39512505H | Resolve | At A 4 Story New Building I Noticed A Pipe Scaffold And Pump Jack Scaffold On Adjacent Roof At Exposure#2. Upon Reviewing Construction Documents Site Safety Plan I Noticed No Notation Or Drawings For Pipe Scaf | $625 |
| 02/01/2023 | 39512504X | Resolve | I Observed A Supported Pipe Scaffold And Pump Jack Scaffold Erected On Adjacent Property Roof At Exp#2 283 E 169 St.Review Of Documents Did Not Indicate For Installation And Erection Of Scaffolding On Roof Of A | $625 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 06/17/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 07/23/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 12/04/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 06/09/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 01/24/2025 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 12/05/2024 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2023 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004, Penthouse, Roof | Mechanical Work Filed In Conjunction With Nb & To Extend Adjacent Chimney | Signed-Off | 02/23/2023 |
| 12/16/2022 | Initial Permit | Supported Scaffold | Floor Number(s) 001 through 004, Open Space, Roof | Installation Of Temporary Pipe Scaffold As Per Plans. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 12/16/2022 |
| 09/23/2022 | Renewal Permit Without Changes | Construction Fence | Open Space 001 through 001 | Installation Of Temporary Construction Fence Filed In Conjunction With Nb Job # 220721413 & 220721404 | Signed-Off | 09/23/2022 |
| 09/20/2022 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004, Penthouse, Roof, Underground | Plumbing Specifications Filed In Conjunction With Nb. | Signed-Off | 09/20/2022 |
| 09/20/2022 | Initial Permit | Sprinklers | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 004, Open Space, Penthouse, Roof | Sprinkler Specifications Filed In Conjunction With Nb. | Signed-Off | 09/20/2022 |
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