262 East 197th Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03295-0030Map
Owner of record: 197 Gardens LLC
262 East 197th Street is a vacant lot in Bronx, 10458. The owner of record is 197 Gardens LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2026. 3 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 34
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold and mildew on east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 7, 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.
May 11, 2026
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.
Nov 24, 2025
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.
Dec 3, 2024
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 27, 2023
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, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material ....house hold items. in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 2nd story
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
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.
Jan 22, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at building entrance storm metal door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2019 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the 4th and 5th wood threads from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at soffit at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all ceiling light fixtures and electrical outlets at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 2FL
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.
Dec 26, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for all story public halls and vestibule ceiling light fixtures
Dec 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at 2nd story ceiling
Dec 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material such as personal belongings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of personal belongings dispersed throughout 1st and 2nd story public hallways
Dec 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Demolish entire approximately 25ft w x 5ft d 1-story front setback, seal opening creating by partial demo & remove fence closing off sidewalk at exposure#1
Nov 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm exp1(front)wall & front setback had large outward bulgeattic level windows at exp1 & exp3(rear)areas of missing cladding at exp2(east) & exp4(west)walls nyspe structural eng'r to immed eval entie bldg and design repairs file for repairs by 11/30/2022.obtain permits
Oct 26, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install an approx total of 45 linear feet of construction fence along east 197 street ( exposure 1 ) covering the entire sidewalk directly in front of the house. approx dimensions of fence is 25 linear feet in length & approx 10 linear feet from lot line at both side toclose off the sidewalk infront of home inorder to safeguard the public &property
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Front porch wall bulging approximately 12"
Jul 12, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equip measure/temporary construction "no handrails". as noted: at time of inspection at the active jobsite for a proposed 4 story building already at the bulkhead level. obs
Dec 26, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement. as noted: at time of inspection at an active jobsite of a proposed 4 story building already at the bulkhead level. observed from the bulkhead t
Dec 26, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
No en drawing approved from dob provided on the job site at the time of inspection., maintain/display required documents; please go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/codes/energy-conservation-code page and
Dec 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.2 & 3309.1 protection required. i observed active const. work in progress currently at 3 floor level. i observed missing required protection in places at exposure 4 adjoining property entrance walkway
Nov 13, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active construction activities. observed jersey barriers on road and trucks accessing the site at exp. 1. upon requesting dot permits cp could not provided. also observed this con
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed active construction activities. currently on excavation phase, workers on trenches approx. 6 ft. deep without any soe. condition contrary to soe drawings note page 1 note 9. guard
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Inactive demo site observed construction fence installed at exp1. as per bc 3307.7.3 viewing panels required every 25ft, site had 0. fence covered in excessive amount of graffiti. active fn permit must be poste
Apr 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Upon inspection observed wwp at exp.1, a construction fence has been installed to the property. the fence is erected approx. 8ft. (h) x 25ft. (w) and as per dob records there is no permit on file for this scope
Feb 2, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection observed at exp #1 front of building extension in severe state of disrepair wall has fallen from foundation & can fall/collapse any ti
Mar 7, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:ato my insp i observed@exp1@front porch wall bulging aprx12' of siding&insulation hasfallen on sw.wall tied back w/rope,v35508092l issued7/12/21 for violat
Dec 2, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35508092l issued on 07/12/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.front porch wall is bulging aprox 12: siding and insulation has falled to sidewalk.wall tied back with rope.remedy:provide protection for public.make safe.o
Jul 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 306
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 208
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 208
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 203
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 203
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt FL2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 6, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt PVT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt PVT
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Tax class 1 vacant land | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Vacant lot (V0)
- Year built
- —
- Floors
- —
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- —
- Lot area
- 9,579 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3295 / 30
- Assessed value
- $44,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #229475, last renewed Apr 15, 2026.
Questions about 262 East 197th Street
Who owns 262 East 197th Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 Gardens LLC.
Does 262 East 197th Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 262 East 197th 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.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.