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215 East 197 Street

Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03304-0141Map

Owner of record: 215 East 197 Estates LLC

215 East 197 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Bronx, 10458. It has 51 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 215 East 197 Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 1,013 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,013
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
746

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 16, 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
51
About 100% of the building's 51 apartments
Down from 52 in 2018

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 · 1,013

  • 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

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at 1st window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 2nd story, section ''b''

    Jul 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide knob at door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a panic bar installed on roof door that does not allow re-entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

    Apr 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox paper sign at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to side yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at south wall in the kitchen located at apt e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window pane, lower sash at 1st window from west at south in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed in the kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment at north, located at cellar apt. 5rb at cellar

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sash at public hall stairs, 1st story, section ''east''

    Dec 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at closet in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Dec 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling lessthan 20 sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Dec 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard in the entrance located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the missing handle at shut-oof valve at radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 4J

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 5 story 51 family md converted to 5 story 52 family md by creating an illegal class ''a'' apartment at cellar

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed in kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment at north in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 5rb

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 5RB

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections behind the wall and under the floors in kitchen and bathroom created at illegal cellar apartment at north in the entire apartment located at cellar apt 5rb

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 5RB

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

  • Retaining wall none

    Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09

    Dec 15, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of buildings records. illegally created at cellar being partitioned walling on(a) class "a" apartment consisting of full bathroom and gas range w/

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of buildings records. illegally created class "a" apartment at cellar, with afull bathroom and a kitchen consisting of a gas range. vacate not warr

    Nov 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per one best boiler in basement. no sign for fuel oil tank-debris in base of chimney.

    May 19, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Anti siphon missing-front and rear gaskets not properly sealed-dogleg missing at front-flue piping wrong metal gauge-flue hung w/prohibited material-no body drain on safety valve-combustible material in boiler

    Nov 12, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1H

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 5RB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 5RB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3J

    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
1923
Floors
5
Residential units
51
Building area
48,750 ft²
Lot area
11,250 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
207
Council district
15
Block / lot
3304 / 141
Assessed value
$780,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #210780, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 215 East 197 Street

Who owns 215 East 197 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 215 East 197 Estates LLC.

Does 215 East 197 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,013 housing violations at this property.

Is 215 East 197 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 51 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 215 East 197 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 215 East 197 Street?

It has 51 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.