2196 Washington Avenue

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-03050-0006Map

2196 Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10457. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Diggs, Kelvin. HPD has recorded 106 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 106
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 88

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 106

ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at window stool in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18611877 issued 30-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at window stool in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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
ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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

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BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock at lobby, 1st story
Apr 22, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building entrance at lobby, 1st story
Apr 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at all wall at skylight at 3rd story public hall.
Apr 15, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at 3rd story public hallway
Apr 15, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at skylight at 3rd story public hallway.
Apr 15, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide wired mesh at skylight at 3rd story public hallway.
Apr 15, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance lower sash south window, in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter balance lower sash east window, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of fire escape window, located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling throughout, at basement
Apr 20, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread #3 from bottom up , at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
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 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
IInformation / order
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, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at exertior wall at builing front , 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar concrete at exertior wall , 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at vestibule , 1st story
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at vestibule , 1st story
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator , 1st story
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
IInformation / order
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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of radiator front of scuttle laddle at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at .. at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 19, 2017
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2017
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 3
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 13FLOO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2015 · Apt PH
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mold
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
General
Locks
Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2
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 (C0)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,244 ft²
Lot area: 1,331 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 206
Council district: 15
Block / lot: 3050 / 6
Assessed value: $47,460
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #220994, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 2196 Washington Avenue

Who owns 2196 Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Diggs, Kelvin.

Does 2196 Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 106 housing violations at this property.

Is 2196 Washington 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 2196 Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2196 Washington Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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