131 West 197 Street
Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03250-0057Map
Owner of record: Westside Empire LLC
131 West 197 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10468. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Westside Empire LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on July 12, 2019.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective eletrical light wall switch in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective tread 3rd from bottom stair at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective eletrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents rats located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed eletrical wires at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Ftm rw in safe condition. observed that portions of the rw have collapsed on adjacent property. the current conditions of rw is unsafe and poses immediate danger of further collapse for this bldg & adjoined property.remedy:lic structure engineer to provide demolition & drawings. permit all work by 9/4/2025.commence construction 10/10/25
Aug 20, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt UNIT1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,742 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 3250 / 57
- Assessed value
- $62,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #716472, last renewed Mar 30, 2026.
Questions about 131 West 197 Street
Who owns 131 West 197 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Westside Empire LLC.
Does 131 West 197 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 West 197 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 131 West 197 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 West 197 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.