391 East 198 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03279-0001Map
Owner of record: Magenta International Realty Corp.
391 East 198 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10458. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Magenta International Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 163 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 163
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 161
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 163
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 3rd story balcony building rear at east at fire escape
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at building entrance door
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and west walls of scuttle ladder shaft at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and west wall of scuttle ladder shaft at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 1st stack from south at east wall at fire escape, 3rd story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts .. # 3 under vacate order # 253185 located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3, 2022
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at basement
Feb 1, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system over mailbox and boiler room door at basement
Jan 25, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jan 25, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jan 21, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line padlock gate at east yard
Mar 2, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Oct 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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. 3wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread first from bottom, at entrance to building. , 1st story
Apr 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner on 01/18/2020 at approx. 10:00am i observed a future gas connection in the boiler room, observed gas meter being used as storage in the cellar of the above
Jan 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested on 01/18/2020 at approx. 10:00am i observed a new gas hot water heater installed in the boiler room located in the cellar of the above mentioned address wit
Jan 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob on 01/18/2020 at approx. 10:00am i observed a new gas hot water heater installed in the boiler room located in the cellar of the above
Jan 18, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit on 01/18/2020 at approx. 10:00am i observed a new gas hot water heater installed in the boiler room located in the cellar of the above mentioned address without a permit. notified utility
Jan 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection emergency exit passageway littered by roofing material at exp 4 (side yard) - roofing tar paper, empty cans of tar & debris.
Aug 22, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted at time of inspection parapet wall/facade above 1st flr commercial business shows vertical/diagonal cracks, missing (pointing). at exp 2 (rear) windows
Aug 22, 2011 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. 1 styclass a apt. is now being use as single room occupancy thereby increasing bldg occupancy. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
Jan 28, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the ugally approved number of families legally approved three(3) family building is now being occupied as single room occupancy (sbro's) 3 room on 1st
Jun 21, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept &/or hpd records.3rd sty class a apt converted from ordinary use into b-rooms w/community kitchen & bathroom.a total of 5 rooms being rented out.remedy:restore to
May 11, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt FL1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2017 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,528 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,336 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3279 / 1
- Assessed value
- $443,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #216256, last renewed Oct 8, 2024.
Questions about 391 East 198 Street
Who owns 391 East 198 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Magenta International Realty Corp..
Does 391 East 198 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 163 housing violations at this property.
Is 391 East 198 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 391 East 198 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 391 East 198 Street?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.