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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2025

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
36
About 97% of the building's 37 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 · 57

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.