54 East 176th Street, Bronx, NY 10453
The 53-unit, 5-story residential building at 54 East 176th Street, owned by Harrison Rayford, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints documented between February and June 2025. The building, constructed in 1924 and classified as a New Law Tenement, has shown persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 2A, where violations for lead paint hazards, pest infestations, and various other maintenance issues have been documented.
In addition to the heating problems, the property faced significant sanitary concerns in February 2025, with multiple violations issued for plumbing issues (steam pipe/riser), door problems, and pest infestations. The building's violation history reveals ongoing safety and maintenance issues, with open violations as of 2024 including concerns about window guards in apartment 2A and an illegal fire escape lock in apartment 6B. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate problems with construction safety requirements and occupancy management during construction work.
The Department of Buildings records show multiple failed rodent inspections from 2023 to 2025, though some recent inspections have passed. The property has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record over the past three years, with no reported infestations between 2022 and 2024, following two instances in 2020-2021. The building's recent history shows a pattern of heating system failures, with numerous 311 complaints and inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, highlighting ongoing concerns with building systems and maintenance responsiveness.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 53 |
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Year built | 1924 |
Total area | 37090 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 54 East 176th St, New York, NY 10453
- 1792 Townsend Ave, New York, NY 10453
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