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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1,013
- 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
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Apr 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide knob at door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Apr 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Dec 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.