257 East 188 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03148-0040Map
Owner of record: E 188 Estates LLC
257 East 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10458. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E 188 Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 447
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 168
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 33
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 33
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an unloclabe slide bolt or hook that provides re-entry from roof to publichall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story balcony at south exterior
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 51
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 51
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 51
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft observed at window at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 51
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule ( missing )
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wires glass lower sash window intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact, at public hall, 5th story
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling less than 10% at public hall, 5th story
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling bulkhead less than 10% at public hall, 5th story
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd and 2nd sty balconies at fireescape at building front
Sep 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule doors (vestibule to 1st public hallway)
Sep 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 removal of vestibule doors
Sep 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 33
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam riser in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam riser in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Aug 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2021 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2021 · Apt 51
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the base cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2021 · Apt 51
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2021 · Apt 51
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom and buzzer return system at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items and flower pots in the 3rd story front building fire escape
Aug 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
Aug 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 31
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 33
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 44
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 33
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 24
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 24
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 52
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $4,952,358 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 21 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 17,685 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,139 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3148 / 40
- Assessed value
- $611,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206642, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.
Questions about 257 East 188 Street
Who owns 257 East 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E 188 Estates LLC.
Does 257 East 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 East 188 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 257 East 188 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 East 188 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.