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221 East 173 Street

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02794-0062Map

Owner of record: 221 E. 173rd Street HDFC

221 East 173 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1939 in Bronx, 10457. It has 26 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 221 E. 173rd Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on November 14, 2025. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
109

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 14, 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 · 127

  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components and parts at all balconies on all stories at building front at at fire escape

    Nov 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north, south and west wall in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system information illegible at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components and parts at all stories at 1st fire escape from north at building front at fire escape

    Aug 9, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components and parts at all stories at 1st fire escape from north at west exterior wall at fire escape

    Aug 9, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components and parts at all stories at 1st fire escape from north at east exterior wall at fire escape

    Aug 9, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and components at all stories at building front at fire escape

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and components from south at east at fire escape

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2024

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 6th story

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the bulkhead ceiling , 6th story

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and window stool in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling south wall and window stool in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak a ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies (due to leak at windows) in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at east

    Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock and chain at rear west courtyard gate

    Jul 29, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of compactor closet doors screwed shut at all stories public halls through out

    Jul 22, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Jul 22, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Jul 22, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 1D

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

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th bathroom from north at center located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 34

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order 348216,050825pi20403sb dated 5/8/25 requiring owner to prive a corrective action plan by 6/8/25 & start bldg repairs under permit by 7/12/25 & completed/signed off by 8/11/25 as of 8/12/25 a cap & evidence of completed repr work was not rec'd immed comply w/commissioner's order 348215,050825pi20403sb

    Aug 12, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide appx 100 linear feet of sidewalk shed along the full width of exp#1 @ total of about 170 linear feet of sidewal protection

    May 8, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Correction action plan req'd. obsvd cracked/spalling window & cracked/ spalling masonry @ exp1. 2 exp2 obsvd masnry cracks btwn floor 4-5 @ corner of exp1/2.cracked windows obsvd @ exp2 on 1fl & 3fl of exp3 owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval entire bldg & to submit correction action plan to [email protected] w/in 30 days

    May 8, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 2, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 14, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 27, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 15, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 3, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 7, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 14, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p2002

    Feb 27, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p2002

    May 10, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    At exposure 1 (173 st) and exposure 2 corner of building in disrepair with stress cracks between windows. bulging/missing bricks sections out of plumb/wavy on both exposures of facade walls., repair and/replace

    Jun 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order#081225pi204092t control#341440 dated 08/12/25.no compliance on file for corrective action plan.rem:comply with commissioners order.

    Nov 13, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. building is an occupied residential 6 story corner lot. observed at exposure 1 cracked/spalling window sills and cracked/spalling masonry. at exposure 2

    May 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building code compliant. noted: the exterior masonry brickwork has become porous allowing moisture to penetrate into the a-line apartments as observed in apt 5-a., repair and or replace; com

    Jan 13, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    49,48a.49-boiler jacket is missing.48a-dirty gauge glass.

    Feb 21, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49 49a 19b boiler corroded slight fames exscaping from hacket slam glass garage dirty bioler rm not cleaned maintained

    Jul 15, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o2,3o2,32q3,53b7,75u5,50y11,35o2,29f15. 3-car top dirty. 29-weights landing. 32-1900 boxes cover.

    Mar 2, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 31, 2012 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1939
Floors
6
Residential units
26
Building area
32,150 ft²
Lot area
6,489 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
204
Council district
15
Block / lot
2794 / 62
Assessed value
$931,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #208574, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.

Questions about 221 East 173 Street

Who owns 221 East 173 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 E. 173rd Street HDFC.

Does 221 East 173 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 East 173 Street 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 221 East 173 Street built?

City records list 1939 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 East 173 Street?

It has 26 residential units.

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