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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.