Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
High Confidence
This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review
Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.
125 East 169 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1920 in the Bronx with 3 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 17 open Class C hazardous violations and documented rat activity. Our analysis reviewed 220 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (10452)
976 buildings in this zip code
37th
Better than 37% of buildings in 10452
Below average
Avg score: 62
WorstBest in 10452
Alerts
Open Critical Violations
This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.
Rat Activity
This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
20Critical
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
40Poor
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
0Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
60Fair
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
42Poor
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
↓Getting worse — 32 violations this year vs 1 last year
Sale History
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Aug 5, 2015
Deed Transfer — $207,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000268585
Jul 1, 2015
Deed Transfer
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000225733
Sep 26, 1991
Assignment
Recorded
May 8, 1990
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Feb 27, 1985
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Nov 24, 1982
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Date unknown
Mortgage
Recorded
Date unknown
Assignment
Recorded
Date unknown
Assignment
Recorded
Date unknown
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Satisfaction of Agreement
Recorded
Date unknown
Deed Transfer
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
May 16, 2023
Access Warrant - Non-Lead — BOZHENA BASMANOV
CLOSED
Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: May 16, 2023
Aug 5, 2021
Heat and Hot Water — 125 EAST 169TH STREET, LLC,BOZHENA BASMANOV
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Aug 5, 2021
Feb 7, 2020
Heat and Hot Water — 125 EAST 169TH STREET LLC,BOZHENA BASMANOR
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Feb 7, 2020
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
Medium Priority (1)
Safety Complaint
May 20, 2025• 11 months ago
I3
DOB Complaint #1X
Category: 1X
Disposition: I3
Disposition Date: 05/21/2025
Inspection Date: 05/21/2025
Unit: BRONX
Low Priority (2)
Housing Violation
Nov 17, 2025• 5 months ago
OPEN
Class A: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION
Class: I·Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT·Status Date: Nov 17, 2025
Housing Violation
Jun 5, 2025• 10 months ago
OPEN
Class A: (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.
Class: A
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Jun 5, 2025
Cure By Date: Sep 8, 2025
Status Date: Jun 5, 2025
Informational (1)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $952,000
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: C0
Gross Area: 2,280 sqft
Units: 3
Stories: 2
Zoning: R8
Assessed Value: $57,120
Market Value: $952,000
Other Events (16)
Inspection
Dec 1, 2025• 4 months ago
Passed
Compliance (Job PC8605584)
Type: Compliance
Result: Passed
Job: PC8605584
Approved: Dec 2, 2025
Inspection
Sep 10, 2025• 7 months ago
Failed for Other R
Initial (Job PC8605584)
Type: Initial
Result: Failed for Other R
Job: PC8605584
Approved: Sep 16, 2025
Inspection
Jul 2, 2025• 9 months ago
Bait applied
Treatments (Job PC8497974)
Type: Treatments
Result: Bait applied
Job: PC8497974
Approved: Jul 20, 2025
Inspection
May 19, 2025• 11 months ago
Bait applied
Treatments (Job PC8497974)
Type: Treatments
Result: Bait applied
Job: PC8497974
Approved: May 20, 2025
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT BSMT FRONT RM AT RIGHT - CREATED & — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Construction: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR - ELECTRICAL WIRING & EXTENSION CORDS INSTALLED IN A PERMANENT MANNER — $6,250 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 2
Penalty: $6,250
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $6,250
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Construction: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR - FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE A SLEEPING ROOM., OBT — $6,250 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 2
Penalty: $6,250
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $6,250
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWARE PER BC — $12,500 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $12,500
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $12,500
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE OF PROHIBIT
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Construction: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR - WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR A TOILET., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS — $6,250 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 2
Penalty: $6,250
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $6,250
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION - OBSERVED LITHI — $12,500 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $12,500
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $12,500
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR RM LABELED # 6 - CREATED & — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT CELLAR - CREATED & OCCUPIED AT REA — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT BSMT REAR RM AT LEFT - CREATED & O — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT BSMT REAR RM AT RIGHT - CREATED & — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR RM LABELED # 11 - CREATED — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
Code Violation
May 16, 2025• 11 months ago
ACTIVE
Quality of Life: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 3 TO 10 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR RM LABELED # 8 - CREATED & — $70,000 penalty
Type: Quality of Life
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $70,000
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $70,000
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: 125 EAST 169T STREET LLC
Law: 28-210.1 CONVERT/MAINTAIN/OCCUPY MULT DWELLING W/3 OR MORE UNITS THAN APPROVED
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