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1605 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

11
DOB Complaints
238
311 Housing Calls
165
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1605 Townsend Avenue

The 6-story, 36-unit building at 1605 Townsend Avenue in Mount Eden, owned by Moshe Piller, has experienced numerous maintenance issues since 2021. Most recently, as of May 2025, there are multiple open complaints regarding building conditions, including problems with doors, windows, walls, appliances, floors, and the intercom system. The building has an active inspection regarding elevator service (as of May 2025) and has faced recurring elevator service issues between 2018 and 2025, consistently receiving violations for "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service." The property has also grappled with rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 indicating rat activity and requiring bait application.

Significant building concerns emerged in late 2023 and 2024, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations for Apartment 1B relating to pest infestations (roaches and mice), water leaks, flooring, and various repairs. There are several ongoing Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 regarding exterior maintenance issues, including the need to address cracked masonry, spalled masonry, and issues with fire escape objects. The building's exterior maintenance has been under scrutiny, with violations for failing to maintain the facade and submit required reports.

A notable inspection in 2024 documented concerns with the building's exterior walls, fire escape conditions, and various systems requiring attention. The property has maintained an active record of bedbug-free status since 2020, with no reported infestations in recent inspections. Historical records indicate the building was constructed in 1927 and is classified as a "New Law Tenement." While some complaints have been resolved through inspections and violations, many recent issues remain open and require tenant access for repairs, as indicated in multiple HPD service requests. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring service requests and violations, particularly regarding building systems and exterior maintenance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1605 Townsend Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building's risk level is typical for buildings in Mount Eden.

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1927
Total area 33000 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
165
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
238
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
14
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
13
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1605 Townsend Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1605 Townsend Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1605 Townsend Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-12-202025-05-09Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-202025-05-09Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-202025-05-09Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-07Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-072025-05-07Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1605 Townsend Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-20AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL PARTS AT ALL STORIES AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-11-20ACloseNone1B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL RETURN BUZZER FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO THE EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20CCloseNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20CCloseNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-20ACloseNone1B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-07 21:23DOOR/WINDOWDOOROpenHPD
2025-05-07 21:23PAINT/PLASTERWALLOpenHPD
2025-05-07 21:23APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEOpenHPD
2025-05-07 21:23FLOORING/STAIRSFLOOROpenHPD
2025-05-07 21:23GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1605 Townsend Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24159922025-05-18ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
23895152024-04-08CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-04-17Oath Violation Served (2024-04-17)
23859492024-02-09CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-02-10Oath Violation Served (2024-02-11)
23170422021-05-06CLOSEDGas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective2021-05-11Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-05-12)
23096622020-11-20CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-01-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1605 Townsend Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
2018-09-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-090002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-25ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-27BAITBait applied
2025-02-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-13BAITBait applied
2024-10-31BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-1537028406PTOWNSEND REALTY ESTATES,FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS #35588736K ISSUED ON 7/29/2021, AND FAILURE TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERTIACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-04-1739111851NTOWNSEND REALTY ESTATES LEMERGENCY PHONE IN ELEVATOR NOT WORKING, MACHINERY IN MOTOR ROOM LEAKING OIL, CLEAN UP OIL LEAKRESOLVE312.0312.0
2024-04-1137027544ZTOWNSEND REALTY ESTATES LFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8B AND 9B REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #907826. AGG2 HISTORY OF NONCOMPACTIVE6250.06250.0
2024-04-0935682499RTOWNSEND REALTY ESTATES,UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. NOTE: RESPONDNET FAILURE TO COMPLY PRIOR SUMMON #35675511P DATED(01/11/24). AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED OBJECTS(AC UNITS/POTS) ON FIRE ESCAPES AACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-02-1039105756YTOWNSEND REALTY ESTATES LSUMMONS ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DUE TO MULTIPLE HOLES, MISSING AND BROKEN BRICKS AND MISSING MORTAR JOINTS AT EXPOSURE 4 EXTERIOR WALL., REPAIR AND/REPLACEACTIVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1605 Townsend Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1605 Townsend Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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