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55 East 196 Street

Bronx, NY 10468BBL 2-03318-0069Map

Owner of record: Gv 55 LLC

55 East 196 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1942 in Bronx, 10468. It has 35 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Gv 55 LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 4 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 5, 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
7
About 20% of the building's 35 apartments
Down from 10 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 · 35

  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas 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

    Oct 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the kitchen , the foyer , the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porceline painted bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal floor saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at closet from east at south wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 13545143 issued 10-jan-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    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 foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st private hallway , the 2nd private hallway , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover plate at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at 2nd closet from east at south wall wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 sq ft at 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 23, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 17, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 22, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 25, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 3, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    74-properly enclose wire running up shaft in piping(74)replace missing splice box covers where necessary

    Oct 5, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    08v,15r,50y,05a,57o,32q,#15r9=remove slide bolts on bsmt door#05a12= car vision panel must be wire glass.

    Apr 13, 1998

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    36d,11q,37a.36-property secure motorroom door 37-car will not stop on 3rd floor on car call.

    Mar 5, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 25, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2012 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 6F

    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 (D1)
Year built
1942
Floors
6
Residential units
35
Building area
35,532 ft²
Lot area
7,100 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
207
Council district
14
Block / lot
3318 / 69
Assessed value
$1,389,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #200903, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 55 East 196 Street

Who owns 55 East 196 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gv 55 LLC.

Does 55 East 196 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 East 196 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 55 East 196 Street built?

City records list 1942 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 East 196 Street?

It has 35 residential units.

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