1366 Balcom Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

Building Report

Score

B (88.89%)

This building has a good score, suggesting a low number of complaints or that most issues were addressed promptly.

Most Frequent Complaints

  1. No Heat (4) Latest: 2010-01-11
  2. At Wall Or Ceiling (2) Latest: 2024-11-23
  3. Accumulation (2) Latest: 2024-10-19
  4. Mold (2) Latest: 2008-11-20
  5. Mice (2) Latest: 2024-10-03
  6. Bowl Stopped Up (2) Latest: 2017-11-01
  7. Flies (1) Latest: 2007-05-30
  8. Dirty Or Unsanitary (1) Latest: 2008-11-13
  9. Leaky Roof (1) Latest: 2009-05-09
  10. From Ceiling / Wall Damp Or Wet (1) Latest: 2009-05-09

Complaint History

Date Category Minor Category Problem Unit Details
2024-11-23 Water Leak Heavy Flow At Wall Or Ceiling #1366HO
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Status Open
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Living Room
Full Description The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Problem Status Date 2024-11-23 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-11-23 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-11-23 Appliance Electric/Gas Range Oven Door Missing Or Broken #1366HO
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Status Open
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Kitchen
Full Description The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Problem Status Date 2024-11-23 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-11-23 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-11-23 Flooring/Stairs Floor Broken Or Defective #1366HO
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Status Open
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Problem Status Date 2024-11-23 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-11-23 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-11-23 Water Leak Slow Leak At Wall Or Ceiling #1366HO
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Status Open
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to verify the correction of the condition or an HPD Inspector may attempt to conduct an inspection.
Problem Status Date 2024-11-23 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-11-23 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-10-19 Unsanitary Condition Garbage/Recycling Storage Accumulation BLDG
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Status Violation Issued
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Building Entrance
Full Description 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 available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Problem Status Date 2024-10-31 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-11-01 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous Yes Duplicate No
2024-10-03 Flooring/Stairs Floor Hole In Non Walking Area #1B
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Status Unknown
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full 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.
Problem Status Date 2024-10-05 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-10-06 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-10-03 Unsanitary Condition Pests Other #1B
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Status Unknown
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full 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.
Problem Status Date 2024-10-05 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-10-06 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-10-03 Unsanitary Condition Pests Mice #1B
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Status Violation Previously Issued
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Problem Status Date 2024-10-05 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-10-06 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-10-03 Unsanitary Condition Pests Mice #1B
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Status Violation Issued
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description 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 available at HPDONLINE. If the owner has not corrected the condition by the date provided, you may wish to bring a case in housing court seeking the correction of these conditions.To find out more about how to start a housing court case, visit HPD's webpage on Housing Court (https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-court.page).
Problem Status Date 2024-10-05 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-10-06 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-07-29 Plumbing Toilet Flush Handle Broken Or Missing #BASEME
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the conditions. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact the borough office with your complaint number at
Problem Status Date 2024-07-29 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-07-29 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-07-29 Plumbing Bathtub/Shower Broken Or Missing #BASEME
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the conditions. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact the borough office with your complaint number at
Problem Status Date 2024-07-29 Problem Status Open
Complaint Status Date 2024-07-29 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2024-06-27 General Signage Missing Housing Information Notice BLDG
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Status Violation Issued
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Building Entrance
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Problem Status Date 2024-07-09 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-06-27 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous Yes Duplicate No
2024-06-27 Unsanitary Condition Garbage/Recycling Storage Accumulation BLDG
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Courtyard
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2024-07-09 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2024-06-27 Complaint Status Open
Anonymous Yes Duplicate No
2017-11-01 Plumbing Toilet Bowl Stopped Up #1B
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2017-11-21 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2017-11-22 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2017-11-01 Plumbing Toilet Bowl Cracked Or Leaking #1B
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2017-11-21 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2017-11-22 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2017-11-01 Unsanitary Condition Sewage Raw Sewage Accumulation #1B
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2017-11-21 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2017-11-22 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2017-11-01 Unsanitary Condition Sewage Broken/Blocked Sewage Pipe #1B
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Other Room/Area
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2017-11-21 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2017-11-22 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2015-03-01 Heat/Hot Water Entire Building No Hot Water BLDG
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Building Wide
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2015-03-04 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2015-03-05 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous Yes Duplicate No
2013-02-10 Heating Heat Related No Heat& Hot Water 1A
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Status Corrected
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Building
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2013-02-14 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2013-02-15 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2011-08-03 Plumbing Shower Stall Drain Pipe Clogged #1A
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2011-08-18 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2011-08-19 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2011-08-03 Plumbing Toilet Bowl Stopped Up #1A
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Bathroom
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2011-08-18 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2011-08-19 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2010-01-11 Heating Heat Related No Heat #1A
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2010-01-14 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2010-01-15 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2009-05-09 Plumbing Water Leaks From Ceiling / Wall Damp Or Wet #H2
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Other
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2009-05-13 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2009-05-19 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2009-05-09 Plumbing Water Leaks Leaky Roof #H2
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Status Violation Issued
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Other
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Problem Status Date 2009-05-18 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2009-05-19 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-11-20 General Mold Mold #A1
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2009-12-29 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2009-12-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-11-13 Paint/Plaster Wall Dirty Or Unsanitary #A1
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2009-12-29 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2009-12-30 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-08-04 General Mold Mold #A1
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2008-08-28 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2008-08-29 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2008-03-25 Heating Heat Related No Heat F3
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Building
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2008-03-28 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2008-03-29 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2007-05-30 Nonconst Vermin Flies #1A
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Status Unable to Inspect
Urgency Non Emergency
Space Type Entire Apartment
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Problem Status Date 2007-08-17 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2007-08-18 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No
2005-01-18 Heating Heat Related No Heat 1A
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Status Inspected - No Violation
Urgency Emergency
Space Type Entire Building
Full Description The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Problem Status Date 2005-02-01 Problem Status Close
Complaint Status Date 2005-02-02 Complaint Status Close
Anonymous No Duplicate No