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490 East 181 Street

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-03047-0014Map

Owner of record: 490 E 181 St HDFC

490 East 181 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Bronx, 10457. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 490 E 181 St HDFC. HPD has recorded 481 housing violations here, most recently on January 5, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
481
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
325

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 5, 2026

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 · 481

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation risers in north and south corners of room in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaking boiler at boiler room

    Jul 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at west exterior wall fire escape

    Jul 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose vinyl floor tiles [ walk area ] in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective painted-sealed gfci electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lifting and loose vinyl floor tiles [ walk area ] in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose wash basin from south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door at north wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies and spiders in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 30, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Vehicle impacting sidewalk shed

    Jan 15, 2017

    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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building facade walls and appurtenances.note:at the time of inspection,i observed at roof level,inadequate railing alongex#3,south elevation and ex#4,west elevation on roof.at ex#1 north ele

    Oct 31, 2025 · Penalty $5,030

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35442298h issued on 08-02-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Sep 25, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:at time of inspection i observed at ground floor apt 1b all window w/ metal guards the fine window and other window unable to open,in case of a fire rest o

    Aug 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:at time of inspection i observed at ground floor apt 1b all windows w/ metal guards. the fine window and other window unable to move and at rest of unobstr

    May 23, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted: at time of inspection i observed at ground floor apartment 1b all winsows with metal guards the fine window & other window unable to move and at rest unob

    Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35305493m issued on 10/03/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no compliance record

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35305493m issued on 10-03-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Nov 21, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed.exit passageway.at time of inspection the violating conditions are as follows.at ground floor apartment #1b all windows with metal guards the fine window and other windows unable

    Oct 3, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. approx 60 linear ft of sidewalk shed erected @ front & side (exp#1&2) of the bldg w/ expired permit# 240147569-01-eq-sh expired on 7/5/2017. rem: renew e

    Mar 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#3 near corner w/exp#2,south-east wall,vertical crack from 5th sty to paraept. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jun 7, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/dob. note: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct vio conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov #34890060k

    Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complain manner - use of prohibited door hardware per bc1008.1.8 27-371(j) noted: iron gate to alleywaybetween 490+486 e 181 street has a keyed dead bolt - keyed both sides.

    Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances. noted: parapet at corner if 2nd/3rd exposure (bathgate facade southend) approx 5' of facia missing mortar & appears to be out of alignment. on opposing wall

    Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 26, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3A

    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 (C6)
Year built
1927
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
26,000 ft²
Lot area
5,406 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
206
Council district
15
Block / lot
3047 / 14
Assessed value
$525,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205051, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 490 East 181 Street

Who owns 490 East 181 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 490 E 181 St HDFC.

Does 490 East 181 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 481 housing violations at this property.

Is 490 East 181 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 490 East 181 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 490 East 181 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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