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631 East 220 Street, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

631 EAST 220 STREET, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (0/100)

Year Built: 1930 · Units: 49

631 East 220 Street

High confidence

F

0

Severe issues on record

631 East 220 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1930 in the Bronx with 49 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 56 open Class C hazardous violations and a recurring pattern of habitability complaints (heat, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions) among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 3,580 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

↑ Improving

vs. neighborhood (10467)0th percentile

Among the most distressed of 3,480 buildingszip avg 78

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Complaints

This building has a recurring pattern of complaints in at least one habitability category — heat/hot water, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions (3+ within 12 months in a single category).

False Repair Certification

The owner falsely certified that repairs were made when they were not. This is a serious violation of trust and law.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Recent Highlights

Recent building issues that are most worth noticing.

Key Statistics

1,137

Housing Violations→

(150 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

19.3x neighborhood avg

56

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

17.0x neighborhood avg

5

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

586

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

9.7x neighborhood avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1930

Built 96 years ago

Violations by Year

Total: 1154 violations · Peak: 204 in 2023

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Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Dec 6, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000479265

Dec 6, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000479268

Dec 6, 2021

Agreement — $7,256,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000479267

Dec 6, 2021

Mortgage — $989,282.93

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000479266

Dec 6, 2021

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000479263

Jul 18, 2019

Mortgage — $1,795,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000226638

Jul 18, 2019

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $6,295,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000226640

Aug 7, 2017

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $4,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000289854

Aug 7, 2017

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000289850

Jun 26, 2015

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000220758

Jun 26, 2015

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $2,800,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000220760

Jul 15, 2010

Agreement — $2,668,346.83

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000235827

Apr 26, 2005

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000240039

Jan 30, 2003

Mortgage — $239,927.55

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000008331

Feb 4, 1999

Agreement

Recorded

Feb 4, 1999

Mortgage — $356,594.27

Recorded

Feb 4, 1999

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Jul 5, 1995

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jul 20, 1994

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Jul 20, 1994

Mortgage — $11,229.2

Recorded

Apr 26, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Apr 26, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Apr 26, 1989

Agreement

Recorded

Apr 26, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 25, 1981

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jul 8, 1981

Agreement

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jun 13, 2023

Tenant Action — 631 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,ODYSSEY HOUSE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 13, 2023

May 2, 2023

Tenant Action — 631 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,LUIS FERMIN ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 2, 2023

Feb 3, 2020

Tenant Action/Harrassment — 631 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,ODYSSEY HOUSE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 3, 2020

Mar 20, 2019

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 631 REALTY ASSOCIATES, LLC,STEVE ROSEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 20, 2019

Jun 8, 2018

Access Warrant - lead — 631 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,STEVE ROSEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 8, 2018

Aug 4, 2017

False Certification Non-Lead — 631 EAST 220TH LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 4, 2017

Nov 9, 2016

Tenant Action — 631 EAST 220 LLC,RICHARD LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 9, 2016

Sep 23, 2016

False Certification Non-Lead — 631 EAST 220TH LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 23, 2016

Aug 30, 2016

Tenant Action — 631 EAST 22OTH LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 30, 2016

Apr 22, 2016

Tenant Action — 631 EAST 220 LLC,RICHARD LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 22, 2016

Jan 21, 2015

Tenant Action — 631 EAST 220TH LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 21, 2015

Aug 11, 2014

False Certification Non-Lead — 631 EAST 220TH LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 11, 2014

Apr 15, 2014

Heat and Hot Water — 631 EAST 220TH, LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 15, 2014

Feb 11, 2013

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 631 EAST 220TH LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 11, 2013

Mar 6, 2012

Heat and Hot Water — 631 EAST 220TH LLC,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 6, 2012

Jun 3, 2010

Tenant Action — 631 EAST 220TH LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 3, 2010

May 13, 2010

Tenant Action — 631EAST 220TH LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 13, 2010

Oct 20, 2009

Comprehensive — 631 E 220TH LLC,BILL LAUBSCH,RICH LAUBSCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 20, 2009

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (7)

Complaint

Jun 1, 2026• 24 days ago

Closed

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4J)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4J

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14641659

Problem Id: 28510456

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 30, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

LINE OF TRAVEL [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4J)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4J

Space Type: ENTIRE BUILDING

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14656103

Problem Id: 28532220

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

LINE OF TRAVEL [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2J)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2J

Space Type: ENTIRE BUILDING

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14656104

Problem Id: 28532221

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

LINE OF TRAVEL [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: ENTIRE BUILDING

Unit Type: PUBLIC PARTS

Complaint Id: 14656106

Problem Id: 28532223

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

LINE OF TRAVEL [EMERGENCY] (Apt J)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: J

Space Type: ENTIRE BUILDING

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14656105

Problem Id: 28532222

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

LINE OF TRAVEL [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: ENTIRE BUILDING

Unit Type: PUBLIC PARTS

Complaint Id: 14656107

Problem Id: 28532224

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 2, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4C)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4C

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14621933

Problem Id: 28471199

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Medium Priority (4)

Complaint

Jun 1, 2026• 24 days ago

Closed

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4J)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4J

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14641659

Problem Id: 28510458

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 30, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Jun 1, 2026• 24 days ago

Closed

PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4J)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4J

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14641659

Problem Id: 28510457

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 30, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Apr 2, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4C)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4C

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14621943

Problem Id: 28471211

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Apr 2, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4C)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4C

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14621943

Problem Id: 28471212

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

631 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 42,170 sqft

Units: 49

Stories: 5

Zoning: R6A

Assessed Value: $1,397,250

Market Value: $3,105,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

631 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 42,170 sqft

Units: 49

Stories: 5

Zoning: R6A

Assessed Value: $1,397,250

Market Value: $3,105,000

Other Events (7)

Housing Violation

Jun 15, 2026• 11 days ago

Open

Class A / I: § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION WOOD AND STUD ERECTED UNDER STAIRCASE SOFFIT AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jun 15, 2026

Cure By Date: Sep 18, 2026

Status Date: Jun 15, 2026

Complaint

Jun 12, 2026• 13 days ago

Closed

GENERAL — MAILBOX [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2G)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2G

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Id: 14829873

Problem Id: 28822122

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jun 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Jun 12, 2026• 13 days ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2G)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2G

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Id: 14829873

Problem Id: 28822123

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jun 4, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

311 Complaint

Jun 4, 2026• 21 days ago

Closed

MAILBOX

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: MAILBOX

Descriptor2: BOX BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: Jun 12, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 4, 2026• 21 days ago

Closed

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Resolution Description: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: Jun 12, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

May 30, 2026• 26 days ago

Closed

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: May 30, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Boiler Record

May 12, 2026• 1 month ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — ROCKMILLS MP-90

Make: ROCKMILLS

Model: MP-90

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

Property Details

Year Built

1930

Total Units

49

Residential Units

49

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

2046550001

Zipcode

10467

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