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68 WEST 238 STREET

Bronx · ZIP 10463 · BIN 2092463 · Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village · On record since Aug 29, 1995 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘKingsbridge Heights-Va…

Among the most complained-about buildings in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village

More complaints than 92% of residential buildings in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaints have increased in the last 2 years

↑ Up 900% in the last 2 years (10 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)

Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years

Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby

184 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 14.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.

Department of Buildings Complaints

Total complaints since 1995

213

1 active

Total Priority Aⓘ

26

Total Priority Bⓘ

158

1 active

No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ

9%

1 complaint

Complaints over time

First filed Aug 29, 1995. Latest: May 27, 2026.

Top complaint types

A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor

Complaint log

213total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Jul 17, 2017

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

C

CLOSED

Aug 30, 2017

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CCLOSED

Jul 17, 2017

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

Closed Aug 30, 2017

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jul 11, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Sep 21, 2017

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Jun 7, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jul 13, 2017

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

May 12, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Aug 30, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Apr 27, 2017

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Apr 28, 2017

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Apr 24, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Apr 28, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 9, 2017

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed May 5, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 17, 2017

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

Closed Feb 28, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Nov 7, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Nov 30, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Oct 14, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Feb 8, 2017

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Sep 27, 2016

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Sep 28, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 12, 2016

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

Closed Aug 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 25, 2016

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Oct 27, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jun 2, 2016

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

Closed Jun 3, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Apr 25, 2016

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

Closed Oct 27, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Mar 2, 2016

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Mar 14, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 11, 2016

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

Closed Apr 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Dec 24, 2015

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

Closed Jan 4, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Dec 10, 2015

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Dec 14, 2015

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

Nov 27, 2015

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Dec 11, 2015

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Oct 22, 2015

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Oct 13, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Dec 13, 2014

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Mar 10, 2015

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Sep 1, 2013

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Sep 2, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Apr 17, 2013

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Apr 20, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 9, 2013

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed May 7, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Jul 25, 2012

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jul 25, 2012

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Dec 25, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Jan 21, 2012

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Dec 13, 2011

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Dec 14, 2011

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED

Dec 13, 2011

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

Closed Jan 6, 2012

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED

Dec 13, 2011

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

Closed Dec 13, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Nov 21, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Mar 13, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

May 23, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jun 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Mar 2, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

Closed Sep 2, 2011

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED

Dec 5, 2010

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Jun 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Apr 17, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed May 6, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

Mar 25, 2010

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Mar 25, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

ACLOSED

Nov 12, 2009

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Nov 12, 2009

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Aug 11, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Aug 11, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Aug 11, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Aug 11, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

CCLOSED

Aug 11, 2009

Failure to Maintain

73

Closed Aug 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Aug 11, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Aug 11, 2009

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED

Apr 12, 2009

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

Closed Apr 13, 2009

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED

Jan 29, 2009

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

Closed Feb 10, 2009

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED

Jan 29, 2009

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Feb 24, 2009

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Nov 25, 2008

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Jun 28, 2017

Vacate order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED

Aug 24, 2008

Illegal Conversion

45

Closed Nov 25, 2008

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED

Jul 7, 2008

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

Closed Jul 21, 2008

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

BCLOSED

Mar 24, 2008

Debris – Excessive

09

Closed Apr 8, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection