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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 31, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 168

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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 30, 2026

    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 17, 2025

    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

    Oct 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule ( missing )

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact, at public hall, 5th story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 removal of vestibule doors

    Sep 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall

    Nov 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 26, 2026$4,952,358Rentals - walkup apartments21

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.