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
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 · 35
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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; located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.