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278 East 239 Street

Bronx, NY 10470BBL 2-03379-0050Map

Owner of record: Woodlawn 278-305, LLC

278 East 239 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Bronx, 10470. It has 45 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Woodlawn 278-305, LLC. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 41 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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
41
About 91% of the building's 45 apartments
Up from 40 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 · 86

  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the exterior side of entrance door to apt in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall. and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose vanity below wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment 3c under vacate #260679 dated 05/01/2026 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at 1st story. , 1st story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment # 4c under vacate order number 259674 ( posted date 7/24/2025 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 4e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt materials at roof

    Jul 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at upper and lower window sashes in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3i, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3i, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass pane at east wall i creating a cut hazard at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods fire escape drop ladder out of guide building front at east at fire escape

    Jan 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 sign missing , 1st story

    Jan 22, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Jan 22, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide front at east at fire escape

    Jan 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt I

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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) north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 west at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt I

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 00; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Dec 16, 1996

    Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Business accessory sign" approximate size 4'x 5' read beauty bar with illuminated projected light "installed without permit and not covered under a sign moratorium .installation date after feb, 2019 as per goog

    Oct 3, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 1I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt I

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt APTI

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt APTI

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt APTI

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt A

    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 (D6)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
45
Building area
41,571 ft²
Lot area
10,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
212
Council district
11
Block / lot
3379 / 50
Assessed value
$1,708,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #210300, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 278 East 239 Street

Who owns 278 East 239 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Woodlawn 278-305, LLC.

Does 278 East 239 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 278 East 239 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 41 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 45 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 278 East 239 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 278 East 239 Street?

It has 45 residential units and 49 units in total.

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