2608 Creston Avenue

📍 Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx Built 1922 54 units Class D1 Residential
Registered to MICHAEL GONTAR LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
12 Open Violations
5C 7B
92 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year
8 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 5 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

8
Last 30 Days
21
Last 90 Days
92
Last 365 Days
✅ Complaints are down 20% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 15 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
19(22%)
PAINT/PLASTER
15(17%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
13(15%)
PLUMBING
11(13%)
DOOR/WINDOW
10(11%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
7(8%)
APPLIANCE
7(8%)
WATER LEAK
5(6%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2025-12-18 Most Recent Date
2025-12-18 Initial Passed
2024-08-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2024-05-21 Initial Passed
2024-05-15 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2023-05-01 Initial Passed
2022-05-10 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2022-03-17 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2021-05-13 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2019-02-15 Compliance Passed
2018-10-23 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2018-05-14 Initial Passed
2018-01-18 Initial Passed
2017-07-30 Treatments Bait applied
2017-07-23 Treatments Bait applied
2017-07-16 Treatments Bait applied
2017-06-07 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2017-04-18 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2017-01-31 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2017-01-20 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2016-12-19 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2016-11-30 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2016-07-15 Initial Passed
2015-10-05 Initial Passed
2015-04-22 Initial Passed
2014-11-06 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A
7 Class B
5 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Active mice infestation 2026-01-12
Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2025-11-09
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Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-01-12

Violation ID: #18565834

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 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 DOOR AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH
2025-11-09

Violation ID: #18355826

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 DOOR AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH

Class C § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.
2025-07-29

Violation ID: #18244293

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Class C § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
2025-07-29

Violation ID: #18244294

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-05-24

Violation ID: #16997271

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2026-01-28

Violation ID: #18602076

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-11-13

Violation ID: #18373589

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-11-13

Violation ID: #18373583

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-09-20

Violation ID: #18251076

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 AND 27-2056.8 ADM CODE - CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-05-24

Violation ID: #16997272

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-05-24

Violation ID: #16997274

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, THE NORTH WALL AND THE WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-05-24

Violation ID: #16997273

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, THE NORTH WALL AND THE WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 92 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 92 complaints and 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 9, 2026.