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12 East 196 Street

Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03317-0034Map

Owner of record: 12 East 196 LLC

12 East 196 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10468. It has 34 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 12 East 196 LLC. HPD has recorded 375 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
375
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
418

What to know

Concern
3 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
31
About 91% of the building's 34 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 · 375

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 19, 2026

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

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall. at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an air conditioner unit protruding more than 6 inches from windowsill at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 21, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing metal pipe wedged keeping door open at fire door to east yard (garbage area) at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet knobs at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sash lock at fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance (at fire escape window) in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose sink base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket around refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall mounted shower curtain rod at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to panel box at south wall in the private hallway located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Feb 27, 2026

    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

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    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) south wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket around upper and lower refriferator doors in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration lockable cage below staircase at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator gasket seal at lower door in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls , ceiling trim and moulding in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 25, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 25, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.at time of inspection noted in apartment #3b new plumbing new electrical and new sheet rock throughout apartment .heating devices removed walls were removed to acomodate an open floor wall

    Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35247939p issued on 08/11/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.in

    Jan 20, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35247940m issued on 08/06/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Sep 15, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit work noted: observed in apt #4d demo work in the bathroom gutted the entire bathroom new piping for shower body and hot and cold for sink all new electrical wiring throughout the entire ap

    Aug 11, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building code compliant manner. observed: at the back of the building saw 2 huge piles of all debris from more than 1 not very dangerous could catch fine is somebody through anything lit fro

    Aug 11, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: north section of bldg installation of new gas piping and opening of walls in the kitchen for vertical lines and opening of ceiling for horizontal gas lines runs. work is being done at

    Jan 24, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defect noted: @ 1ststory, apt #a, north section of bldg, fire-stopping material removed @kitchen area, wooden post at west wall is rotten, cracked, split and

    Jan 24, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 1B

    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 (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
34
Building area
27,000 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
207
Council district
14
Block / lot
3317 / 34
Assessed value
$1,241,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #200378, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 12 East 196 Street

Who owns 12 East 196 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 12 East 196 LLC.

Does 12 East 196 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 375 housing violations at this property.

Is 12 East 196 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 12 East 196 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12 East 196 Street?

It has 34 residential units and 37 units in total.

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