279 East 203 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03309-0084Map
Owner of record: 279 E. 203 St., .
279 East 203 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1937 in Bronx, 10458. It has 37 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 279 E. 203 St., .. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2025. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 308
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 · 57
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper chute door at compactor closet, 2nd story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at door at compactor closet, 1st story
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at compactor closet, 1st story
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute door, 2nd story
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft at ceiling, east wall, west wall and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5E
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Nov 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Nov 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 6th story
Nov 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 6th story
Nov 21, 2024
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) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17430381 issued 19-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 6F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 22 sq.ft. at north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, and the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 24, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sq ft, at south wall approx 2 sq ft in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base wood cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame a east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 22
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Failure to comply with stop work order #080699c7wi-work completed
Oct 23, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p1800
Jul 12, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 28, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15) cover hand holes on inside of hoistway doors (37) renew carbons contacts and shunts on controller where necessary (37) provide proper elements on controller overloads (37) properly amount timer on controller (52) renew worn brake shoe lining (74) clean car top
Apr 18, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Non-hazardous
36t07,36q03,55y02,54q03,71q03. 36t07 provide sign overhead sheave room door. 36q03 install guard for light in overhead sheave room. 55y02 clean up oil from machine red plate. 71q03 install guard for light under
Nov 1, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86u05,55y10,56f10,12q03,21q07,41q03.21q07-provide covers on basement,2 & 3fl.56f10-eliminate excessive lost motion & hard stops at floor landings.
Mar 17, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
01x10/39m07 01x10-please call 212 566 5542 before returning elevator to service 39-provide elev mainntainace 04hr- tag
May 5, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05f10/39p07/12q03/31h10/21p07/36p07/30p07/38p07/36p07 #05 car door closing too hard.
Oct 6, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
66,o,02 33,0,02 39,0,02 05,l,10 55,y,10 12,q,3 05 l10 closers very hard to strike post
Sep 3, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5o2,6#6,11q3,14b7,15t7,58h11,57o02. 5- clean tlube car door track 6- expose wire on car door motor 11- car lighting unguarded 14- insufficent certificate frame 15- unlable number on second floor hoistway door
Feb 4, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Stop work notice and order. failure to provide adequate protection forersons and property while restoring the exterior building walls. mortar particles continouously falling onto the public areas into apar
Aug 6, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
11q3,14m12,21x11,74x11,30o2,46l10,35p7,33p7. 74-work light cease use until hoist cable are renewed. call 212-312-8732 before returning to service.
May 22, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18m 74b 18 replace missing inter lock covers 74 cover hand holes on the inside of hoistway doors
Jul 20, 1992 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73o;50f; 74a cover hand holes in hoistway doors.
Aug 28, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D9)
- Year built
- 1937
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 37
- Building area
- 37,485 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,442 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 11
- Block / lot
- 3309 / 84
- Assessed value
- $845,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #205866, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.
Questions about 279 East 203 Street
Who owns 279 East 203 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 279 E. 203 St., ..
Does 279 East 203 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 East 203 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 279 East 203 Street built?
City records list 1937 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 East 203 Street?
It has 37 residential units and 38 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.