244 East 196 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03300-0047Map
Owner of record: Speroni & Sons, INC.
244 East 196 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10458. It has 33 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Speroni & Sons, INC.. HPD has recorded 174 housing violations here, most recently on July 5, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 174
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 729
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 174
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass (3 lites) installed at door [ vestibule to public hall] , 1st story
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass (3 lites) installed at door [ street to vestibule] , 1st story
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide glass at door [ vestibule to public hall] , 1st story
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide glass at door [street to vestibule] , 1st story
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd fire escape from north at east, 5th story
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd fire escape from north at east, 2nd story
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a chai and wire cord prevent fire door to be open , 5th story
Jun 15, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 29, 2026
Open — Not complied with - 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 missing at public hall 1st story at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2026
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of of washing machine at public hall, 5th story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 5th story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 5th story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the feces at bulkead stairs at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
May 29, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of dresser infront of window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door ( from public hall to rear entrance near trash station) at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at bricks at building's front, above 6th window from south at east exterior wall, below parapet wall. , 5th story
Oct 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints around bricks at building's front court, at 1st story
Oct 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft., at south wall window in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consistiig of flower pots at 5th story balcony, at 2nd fire escape from south at east exterior wall.
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consistiig of flower pots at 2nd story balcony, at 2nd fire escape from south at east exterior wall.
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door ( from public hall to rear entrance near trash station) at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable, key operated pad lock at gate leading to north yard
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft., at south wall window in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18321787 issued 17-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at , in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consistiig of flower pots at 4th story balcony, at 1st fire escape from south at east exterior wall.
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall, window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 18236933 issued 15-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose vinly floor tiles in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose vinly floor tiles in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at , in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at the entrance of the bsmt apt located at bsmt-apt 1s, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Dec 15, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
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
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39097418y issued on 10/19/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Feb 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain, observed window a/c units on floors 2,4 and 5 areinstalled in fire escape windows, repair and or replace; replace/repair
Oct 19, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt DD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt AA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2021 · Apt DD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt DD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt DD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt AA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 8A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1ED
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 33
- Building area
- 28,290 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,620 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3300 / 47
- Assessed value
- $620,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #201369, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 244 East 196 Street
Who owns 244 East 196 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Speroni & Sons, INC..
Does 244 East 196 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 174 housing violations at this property.
Is 244 East 196 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 244 East 196 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 244 East 196 Street?
It has 33 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.