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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
33
About 100% of the building's 33 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 174

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide glass at door [ vestibule to public hall] , 1st story

    Jul 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide glass at door [street to vestibule] , 1st story

    Jul 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of of washing machine at public hall, 5th story

    May 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 5th story

    May 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable, key operated pad lock at gate leading to north yard

    Oct 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.