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253 East 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10457

13
DOB Complaints
302
311 Housing Calls
250
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

15
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 15% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 253 East 181st Street

The 7-story, 37-unit building at 253 East 181st Street in Fordham, owned by Sam Stahl, has experienced significant and recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, from June 2025 alone, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, along with various plumbing problems involving bathtubs, sinks, and unsanitary conditions related to pests.

The building has documented persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 confirming the presence of rats, though recent inspections in July 2025 showed continued rodent activity despite earlier bait applications. The property has an active elevator complaint as of March 2025 regarding single device service, and there are several open housing maintenance code complaints from June 2025 related to building systems, including general maintenance issues with walls, sinks, and showers.

A previous inspection from December 2024 revealed multiple violations in Apartment 1D, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom fixtures, and peeling paint. Environmental Control Board records show past violations related to external wall examinations and various elevator-related issues, though many of these have been resolved. Importantly, the building's management has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in annual inspections from 2019 to 2024, with zero reported infestations during these periods.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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253 East 181st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Fordham.

Building Characteristics

Total units 37
Year built 1939
Total area 32175 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
250
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
302
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
6
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
49
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 253 East 181st St, New York, NY 10457
  • 2160 Ryer Ave, New York, NY 10457

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253 East 181st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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253 East 181st Street 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 253 East 181st Street. 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
2025-05-052025-06-21Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-112025-06-21Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-202025-06-20Door/window-DoorEmergencyOPEN
2025-06-202025-06-20General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-202025-06-20General-MailboxNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 253 East 181st Street. 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
2024-12-17AOpenNone1D§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST, THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-13BCloseNone1D§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-13BCloseNone1D§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-13CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-13BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR (VESTIBULE TO PUBLIC HALL) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 253 East 181st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 10:55HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-06-07 07:49RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-06-07 07:46PAINT/PLASTERWALLOpenHPD
2025-06-07 07:46PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKOpenHPD
2025-06-07 07:46UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSOpenHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 253 East 181st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24119232025-03-11ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
24103852025-02-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-05-02Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-05-02)
23881412024-03-15CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-03-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-15)
23881402024-03-15CLOSEDDEMOLITION – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo2024-03-15Complaint Referred To Housing Preservation And Development (hpd) (2024-03-15)
23825052023-12-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-03-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 253 East 181st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-10
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-09-20
2022-02-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-08-21
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-17
2020-08-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2020-10-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. 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
2024-12-120002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-140002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-060002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-070002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 253 East 181st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-01ComplianceRat Activity
2025-06-11InitialRat Activity
2025-04-21InitialRat Activity
2024-12-30ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-10ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-0237024349J181 VENTURES LLC 181 VENTFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 6,7A,8A,AND 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#912399.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-04-0137021245L181 VENTURES LLC 181 VENTFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#808019.AGG1 PRIOR NOV 37011073P UNDER 2RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-05-2338269845K181 VENTURES LLC02X10,26D06,53U07,52U07,40O02,70O02,34D06. 02-REPAIR TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION; 26-SECURED TOP EMERGENCY EXIT; 59-PROVIDE DATA TAG; 52-PROVIDE DATA TAG; 40-CLEAN MACHINE ROOM; 70-CLEAN PIT; 34-SECURE TRAVELER ONRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-01-2235359784X181 VENTURES LLCUNAPPROVED,UNSAFE,UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS,MATERIALS,DEVICES APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE APT 5A:DEFECTIVE LIGHT DEFECTIVE RECEPTACLES OUTLETS ARE IN USE,10 BEDROOMS,KITCHEN:REM:COMPLY WITH EC CRESOLVE400.00.0
2018-05-1837011073P181 VENTURES LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#808019. REMEDY: SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 253 East 181st Street. 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 253 East 181st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 253 East 181st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 253 East 181st Street. 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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