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261 Alexander Avenue

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02314-0029Map

Owner of record: 261 Realty LLC

261 Alexander Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1892 in Bronx, 10454. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 261 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 209 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
209
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
150

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 209

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door , 5th story

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [replace] wooden roof door with approved type fire rated door at the 5th story, bulkhead.

    May 7, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing north wooden handrail at the 5th story public hall stairs

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective (cracked) wired glass pane at skylight at 5th story, bulkhead.

    May 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide approved type mesh under skylight at 5th story, bulkhead.

    May 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose north handrail at public hall stairs, 4th story

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch] at door(vestibule to public hall) at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of (broken) vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wire mesh under sky light at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the bathroom located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 5S

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat rise in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling(approx 10 sq ft) and east wall (approx 6 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2n, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash window spring balance at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window frame detached frame west wall window in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose water closet at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq. ft at ceiling and approx 4 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglaging at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods the rear fire escape

    Feb 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft. at the in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13570685 issued 28-jan-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq. f.t at the in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13570687 issued 28-jan-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sq. f.t at the ceiling, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft. at the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    At epxosure#1 erect approximately 25 linear feet of sidewalk shed with .5lf of catchalls at each end to protect the public (total of 35 lf)

    Apr 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 10, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 10, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 10, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed at front of the building exposure #1 as required bc 3307.3.1, bc3307.6.2 work / repairs in progress at the cornice of 5 story building. no over head protection provided for tena

    Apr 15, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. i observed a defective and deteriorating cornice at exposure #1. the cornice is missing material causing it to hand downwards, repair and/replace

    Apr 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    38,21b,50a,b,c,d. weil mclain c2-blr, lp steam, oil-fired yr. unc. 38-no fixed fresh air ventilation. install louvre at fresh air intake. 50a- boiler room dirty. clean enclosure. 21b- fuel oil lines at burner

    Mar 26, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Violating conditions 15,16,21b,32a,38,40,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h 50a-check valve required for backflow preventer 50b-jacket falling off boiler 50c- must secure smoky pipe 50d-clean out required at base

    Mar 20, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy to that allowed by the bldg dept records legal use 1 floor apt is in 2 floor 25 2n and 5 floor 5n apt to illegal use office space at apt in is 2n 25 5n remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c of o

    Feb 1, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted:removed a section of wall between aptis and in to combine office space approx side 7 feet wide x 8 feet high remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior

    Feb 1, 2005 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspecions. remedy:provide approved plans bn#869-89 for inspecitions.

    Nov 15, 1990 · Penalty $55

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. remedy: amend plans to show changes.

    Feb 23, 1990 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Feb 13, 1990 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2017 · Apt 4S

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1892
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
9,105 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2314 / 29
Assessed value
$670,050
Landmark / historic district
Mott Haven Historic District

HPD registration #213002, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 261 Alexander Avenue

Who owns 261 Alexander Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 261 Realty LLC.

Does 261 Alexander Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 209 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 Alexander Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 261 Alexander Avenue built?

City records list 1892 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 Alexander Avenue?

It has 10 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.