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226 West 238 Street

Bronx, NY 10463BBL 2-03270-0049Map

Owner of record: 226 W. 238 Realty Corp.

226 West 238 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Bronx, 10463. It has 27 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 226 W. 238 Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 670 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
670
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1,251

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 20, 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
26
About 96% of the building's 27 apartments
Up from 25 in 2018

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 · 670

  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires at north wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Oct 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq ft at east and south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Refit lower sash at south wall window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 14

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Oct 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules .that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 15, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 15, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and refuse at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all balconies at 1st stack from east at north building front at fire escape

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all balconies at 2nd stack from east at north building front at fire escape

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges in the entrance located at apt 22, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on the grout surfaces around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 15, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3o, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3O

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk., 1st story

    Nov 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded household furniture at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 28, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaking radiator shut-off valve in the 3rd living room from east located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide glass in place of plexiglass installed at building entrance door (street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 2nd upper window sash from north at east at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at building entrance door (street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north, the private hallway , the foyer located at apt 28, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 28, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 28, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 28, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 28

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 11, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Nov 19, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit i observed in apartment five gas dryer and washing machine was installed work done 100 percent utility locked gas meter to apartment, obtain permit

    Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested i observed gas dryer and washing machine was installed without a permit therefore no test, perform test

    Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob i observed in apartment 5 gas supplying gas dryer without authorization from dob, file for required permits and have necessary test and

    Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner i observed in apartment five gas valve is not directly behind gas dryer. vent to gas dryer is crushed. vent to gas dryer going through a window. washing mac

    Oct 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35360204z issued on 09/19/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Feb 21, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35360203r issued on 09-19-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Feb 21, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #---n/a--- issued --n/a-- and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Nov 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed b certificate of occupancy or building dept records at time of inspection noted at cellar. 1-class a withone room arranged as sleeping quarter with bed, personal effects, toil

    Sep 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit at time of inspection obseved at cellar level one class (a) apt with full height partitions creating sleeping quarter, living/cooking area and 1,2 pc bath and 1 bath area with electrical through

    Sep 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances. non hazardous. remedy: maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances. an illegal water closet is installed in the boiler room. remedy: 1. engage registered, licensed

    Dec 21, 1992 · Penalty $140

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt APT62N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt APT62N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt APT62N

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3O

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3O

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1917
Floors
5
Residential units
27
Building area
32,475 ft²
Lot area
6,650 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
208
Council district
11
Block / lot
3270 / 49
Assessed value
$777,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #210793, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 226 West 238 Street

Who owns 226 West 238 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 226 W. 238 Realty Corp..

Does 226 West 238 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 670 housing violations at this property.

Is 226 West 238 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 27 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 226 West 238 Street built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 226 West 238 Street?

It has 27 residential units and 30 units in total.

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