261 East 188 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03148-0038Map
Owner of record: E 188 Estates LLC
261 East 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10458. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E 188 Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 156 housing violations here, most recently on March 19, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 156
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 220
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 156
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at window casing in the bathroom located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18721465 issued 19-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at window casing in the bathroom located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve releasing steam at riser in the bathroom located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer return voice intercom system at building entrance door up to panel, at west wall located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall and window casing in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17909900 issued 21-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall and window casing in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doorknob at closet at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assemblies at door in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
May 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
May 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling fan in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at center located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal upper escutcheon plate at steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east, and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east, and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind base cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bath tub by method of porcelin enamel finish at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile cracked at floor creating cut hazard in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom panel at building front to foyer at west wall in in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 15680201 issued 25-jan-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective toilet tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in walk areas in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Found federal fst-100 dual fuel boiler in need of servicing, defective barometric damper, smoke alarm panel not operable and at breaching smoke alarm bulb and sensor covered with soot.
Jul 21, 2026
Resolve - Class - 3
As per bc 3309.7 retaining wall to maintained jointly by land owners on each side of wall. observed: deteriorating/crumbling mortar on retaining wall located at exposure#3 and adjoined to 2474 valentine ave. bu
Jul 13, 2021 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2025 · Apt 34
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 8, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 34
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 23
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $4,952,358 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 20 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 17,685 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,139 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3148 / 38
- Assessed value
- $688,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #202411, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 261 East 188 Street
Who owns 261 East 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E 188 Estates LLC.
Does 261 East 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 156 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 East 188 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 261 East 188 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 East 188 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.