261 East 196 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03295-0001Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education
261 East 196 Street is a school building built in 1911 in Bronx, 10458. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 119
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 5, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 15, 2018
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Apr 23, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 119
- Class - 2
Reissue#35657912r failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenancesnoted:at rear of building,coping stones under windows are cracked/broken in severl areas.rem:maintain exterior building walls.
Jun 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j).noted:on the 2nd and 3rd floor there are classroom doors that have kick stop installed at b
Jun 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: 35685050-failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances: observed at kitchen exit #3 retaining wall missing concrete-verticals cracks. remedy: comply with code.
Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. note: observed at 1 floor smoke exit 11, 13and stair g and exit 12 doors are not closing correctly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain, building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: observed at kitchen exit 3 exerior retaining wall cracked and missing concrete. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat cellar west side briggsave under staircase broken storm rain line water penetration flooding,exit 14 floor in disrepair. remedy: repair a
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit disharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: observed at 4 floor 2 boxes #7118, 3fl. #21, 20, stair h, 2fl. st
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observedat 4 floor room 457, 459, 461, corridor by 431, 2fl. 234, 236, gym by 215, 1 fl. cafeteria by exit 4 and 142 doors are not closing correctly
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35657911p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at 3rd floor room #363, floor bulging causing a tripping hazard. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jul 20, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued:35561385h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted:roof level of all 4 corners of the building causing damage toceiling in classroom.rem:repair and/or replace.
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Reissued#35561388n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted:at the 3rd floor in room 363 thu flooring is bulking causing a tripping hazard.rem:repair and/or replace.
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued#35561380z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner noted:at 5th floor in various rooms 551,557,548,542,536,& stairway g.f.m bulkhead severe water penetration causing severe damage to class
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued:35561389p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:inside the electrical room no firestopping around pipes penetrating throughout.rem:provide/main
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued#35561383y failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at roof level missing and loose flashing throughout the entireroof and some area have been bent upwards.rem:maintain building exteri
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued:35561382m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner illumination for exit,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1,27-381.noted:at roof level the flood lights up the outside of th
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued:35561384x failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at roof level the parapet wall in disrepair with cracks many thru several areas throughout the entire roof.rem:maintain building wal
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued 35561386j failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances.noted:at exp#2 sw side of the building water penetration thru wall andaround windows also for the basement.rem:maintain building walls.
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued#35561387l failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances noted:at exp 3 rearyard facade coping stones under window and accessored the entire has broken & cracked stone.rem:maintain building walls
May 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Certificate of occupancy.note:at time of inspection at new 5 story public school i observed building fully completed and in use.upon research in bis system the tco permit#201195704-t007 has expired on 5/18/21 a
Oct 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35498381l.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note at 5th floor in various rooms ie 548,542,536,551,557 and stairway g+f+m at bulkhead the walls and ceilings have spalling stucco and p
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35498380j.exit door not self closing.note at 2nd floor the double corridor doors at staircase h & j are not self closing.remedy:repair and or replace doors.
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note at roof level roof leaks in all 4 corners of building causing damage to ceilings in rooms below.remedy:repair and or replace.
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35498378k.failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.note at roof level missing and loose flashing throughout entire roof some areas are bent upwards.remedy:maintain building exterior walls.
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain buiding in code compliant manner.note at 3rd floorroom 363 the flooring is bulking causing a tripping hazard.remedy:repair and or replace.
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no fire stoppingper bc 712.3;27-345.note in basement boiler room and electrical room no fire stopping around pipes penetrating through walls.remedy:provide
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maitnain building walls or appurtenances.note at exposure#2sw side of building water penetration thru walls and around windows also ont ne side of building from roof to basement.remedy:maintain build
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35498377z.failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.note at roof level the parapet wall in disrepair with crack running thru in several areas throughout entire roof.remedy:maintain building ex
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue:35498379m.failrue to maintain building in code compliant manner;illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.note:at roof level the flood lights that light the perime
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenance.note at exposure#3 rear yard the facade the coping stones under the windows and acrossed the entire facade have broken and cracked coping stones.remedy:maintain
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing note on 2nd fl near stairs h and stair j teh double corridor doors are not self closing repair/replace doors
Jun 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner note at the 5th floro in varoius places there is water dmaage on teh walls an dceiling in rooms 548,542,536 ,550 ,551,557, stair g and stair m at the bulkhe
Jun 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illuination for exits,exit discharges and publci corridors per bc 1006.127-381 note floor lighst at roof to light the perimeter of the building are not work
Jun 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35433623h failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances note at roof level many sections of the () around parapet walls is missing or loosely hanging making roof prone to leaks and water damage
Jun 3, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #354336245j failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances note at roof level of old school the parapet wall has running cracks in several areas around the perimeter parapet wall maintain building
Jun 3, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35331093m issued on 5/09/18.failure to maintain bld.wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:at roof,at parapet,inner walls,flashing missingin various locations throughout(entire)wall.rem:maintain bld exterior
Jul 1, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35331094y issued 5/09/18.failure to maintain bld.in code compliant manner:use of prohibited hardware per bc 1003.8;27-371.noted:atdoors of various classrooms & offices thru-out bld.,there are kick sto
Jul 1, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #35331092k issued on 5/09/18 failure to maintain bld.walls orappurtenances.noted;@north section,at parapet wall,bricks are cracked & there are several vertical cracks in same area.rem:maintain bld.exte
Jul 1, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at time of inspection, i observed poor housekeeping throughout site that can cause a tripping hazard for workers as an unsanitary situa
Jan 19, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. note: at time of inspection, i observed construction fence in place on exp #'s 1 & 3 that is not made of solid wood. the construction fence i
Jan 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Built contrary to plan. equipment onsite is contrary to approved plans. note: at time of inspection, i observed supported scaffold installed at exp #1 that is contrary to design. a)supported scaffold is not ful
Jan 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note: at time of inspection of a 5 story new building at roof level. i observed excessive debris consisting of construction debris. cardboard boxes and other construct
Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.2 safety measures. note: at time of inspection of a 5 story new building at roof level. i observed uncapped rebars at several locations and different exposures and debris creating a potential impalement ha
Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect windows. at time of inspection at a 5 story new building. i observed that windows at adjacent building at exp #2 not protected, with concrete residue on several windows and air conditioning u
Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.4.4.5 accumulation of debris. note: at time of inspection of a 5 story building at roof level. i observed a supported pipe scaffold at exp #4 with excessive debris consisting of concrete residue on walking
Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35270679n failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note: north corner of roof at exposure #2 parapet wall having cracks running vertically through bricks. rmdy: repair or maintain
May 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc 1003.8, 27-371 (j) note kick stops installed on door throughout entire building. rmdy: provide proper hardwar
May 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit dooe not self-closing: note at 1st floor main corridor both sidesof stairs doors not closing. rmdy: repair or replace doors.
May 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances: note at roof level parapet walls have sections of flashing missing throughout entire roof. rmdy: maintain exterior building walls.
May 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35270680k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note: at basement level the south side exit door does not open at all. rmdy: repair and replace door.
May 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Re issue#35221551n failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,noted:at bsmt the south exit door does not open at all(completely inoperable)rem:repair and/or replace
Jun 9, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Signage missing
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 20, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 20, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 146,484 ft²
- Lot area
- 49,120 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3295 / 1
- Assessed value
- $11,857,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 261 East 196 Street
Who owns 261 East 196 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.
Does 261 East 196 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 261 East 196 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 261 East 196 Street built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.