Violations & compliance · 10/16/2026
HPD orders immediate emergency demolition at 794 E 160 Street, Bronx
HPD posted a procurement notice in The City Record for an immediate emergency demolition at 794 E 160 Street in the Bronx. The notice gives no details on the building's condition, the contractor, the cost or the timeline.
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What happened
The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) posted a procurement notice for an immediate emergency demolition at 794 E 160 Street in the Bronx. The notice appeared in The City Record on 10/16/2026.
The notice is very short. It names the agency, the type of work and the address. It does not describe the condition of the building, why the demolition is needed or who will do the work.
The notice also gives no cost, contract amount or timeline. It does not say whether anyone lived in the building or whether any tenants were moved.
Key facts
- Address
- 794 E 160 Street, Bronx
- Agency
- NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
- Action
- Immediate emergency demolition
- Notice type
- Procurement notice
- Outlet
- The City Record
- Date published
- 10/16/2026
What it means
Landlords
This is a reminder that the city can order and pay for emergency work on private buildings, including demolition. Owners in this situation are generally billed for that work.
Tenants and voucher holders
The notice does not say whether the building was occupied. Anyone who lived at or near this address may want to contact HPD or 311 to ask about the situation and any relocation help.
Caseworkers
If you have clients at or near 794 E 160 Street, check whether they have been displaced. The notice itself gives no information about residents.
The highlights
- The notice ran in The City Record on 10/16/2026.
- HPD listed the job as a procurement item under its emergency work program.
Why it matters Landlords
HPD can hire contractors for urgent work, including demolition, when it acts on an emergency at a privately owned building.
What to do: Check HPD and DOB records for any open orders on your buildings.
Not known yet
- Why the building needs emergency demolition
- Whether anyone lived in the building and whether tenants were relocated
- Which contractor will do the work and what it will cost
- When the demolition will happen
Background
In New York City, the Department of Buildings (DOB) can find that a structure is unsafe and call for emergency action. HPD often carries out emergency repairs or demolitions under these orders and hires contractors to do the work. These contracts are usually listed in The City Record. The city generally bills the property owner for the cost, and unpaid charges can become a lien on the property. Tenants displaced by a vacate order may be able to get emergency relocation help through HPD.
Buildings in this story
- 794 E 160 Street · building facts and open city records
Summary written by Bulwark from the The City Record’s announcement; the original article was not fully available, so check the source for details. The original story is at a856-cityrecord.nyc.gov. This is general information, not legal advice.
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