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140 West 238 Street

Bronx, NY 10463BBL 2-03270-0113Map

Owner of record: 140 Gv LLC

140 West 238 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Bronx, 10463. It has 45 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 140 Gv LLC. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
108
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
375

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 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
11
About 24% of the building's 45 apartments
Down from 12 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 · 108

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all compoment at all stories at 2nd fire escape from west at south exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all compoment at all stories at 1st fire escape from west at south exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all compoment at all stories at fire escape from south at east exterior wall at fire escape

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door ( a ) court, 1st story, section ''a''

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door ( b ) court, 1st story, section ''b''

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door ( c ) court, 1st story, section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at riser in the bathroom located at apt c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''c''

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt C21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''c''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide unlockable slide bolt and lock or hook on roof door that allows re entry from roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''d''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide unlockable slide bolt and lock or hook on roof door that allows re entry from roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''b''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at intermidiate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide unlockable slide bolt and lock or hook on roof door that allows re entry from roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''a''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide unlockable slide bolt and lock or hook on roof door that allows re entry from roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''c''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hook and eye installed at bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''c''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''c''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story, section ''c''

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door , 1st story, section ''d''

    Jan 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... grater than 10 sq. ft at ceiling and east walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt D21

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... grater than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''d''

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt D21

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at north

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at north

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit lower sash at north window frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at north

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the foyer , the 1st room from north at west located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    May 22, 2024 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower sash at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from east at north located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt D2

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing globe at ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door of room leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to north wall in the foyer located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall

    Sep 24, 2020

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items obstructing the fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d''

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt D21

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Construction other optional

    Requesting a structural stability report due to vertical cracks at exposure 1 spanning multiple stories, with bulging brick masonry at the 3rd story. at exposure 2, vertical cracks extend through multiple stories to the parapet wall, which is deflecting inwards.

    Jul 24, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: install approximately 205' linear feet of sidewalk shed to protect public and property, including approx. 95' linear feet along exp. 1 (west 238 street.), approx. 110' linear feet along exp.2 (bailey avenue.), and additional 10' linear feet at exp. ½ corner towr condition and protect corner frontage void

    Jul 24, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Retaining wall none

    Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building facade. at the time of inspection, observed vertical cracks at exposure 1 spanning multiple stories, with bulging brick masonry at the 3rd story. additionally, vertical cracks were

    Jul 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    28-305.1. failure to maintain retaining wall. as noted: at the time ofof inspection, observed a retaining wall(rw) along exposure 04 and exposure 03 of subject address 140 west 238th street bronx,ny. the retain

    Jan 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    1rcny 103-09(e). failure to file a retaining wall condition assessmentreport by the deadline as required by 1rcny 103-09(e)(2) and (5). to date, the department has not received a retaining wall condition assess

    Feb 25, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    4,42,50,50a,50b,b254. 4-manual reset low water cut off missing; 42-smoke alarm defective; 50-mechanical air supply not working, no elec to the fan; 50a-the size of the control piping incorrect (too small);50b-

    Jan 24, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,14,34b,50a,b,c. 50a- defective draft regulator. 50b- chimney base@ flue clogged. 50c- must screen around ventilation fan @ fresh air intake/fan location too low and accessible creating hazardous condition.

    Aug 30, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50a/50b- 50a-install all pressure control individually with pigtail. 50b-remove bi-pass connection from back flow preventer.

    Jun 4, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of rigging equipment without a special riggerslicense failure to obtain approved permits cd# 5 for outrigger beams. remedy: stop all work order # 4898 issused

    May 7, 2004 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintai exterior bldg walls defect noted bricks cracked approx 15' long at 1st fl north facade bricks cracked a separation at entire west facade 5ft to top of parapit walls w/ rotted separation windo

    Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt C21

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt C21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt C21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt C21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt A21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt A21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 21, 2024 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt D21

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt D42

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt D42

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt D42

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt B52

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 16, 2020 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 16, 2020 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2020 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt A21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt A21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2019 · Apt D21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt D2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 15, 2026$4,650,000Rentals - walkup apartments45

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1921
Floors
5
Residential units
45
Building area
42,525 ft²
Lot area
8,770 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
208
Council district
11
Block / lot
3270 / 113
Assessed value
$1,472,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #211460, last renewed Jan 28, 2026.

Questions about 140 West 238 Street

Who owns 140 West 238 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 140 Gv LLC.

Does 140 West 238 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.

Is 140 West 238 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 45 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 140 West 238 Street built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 140 West 238 Street?

It has 45 residential units.

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