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2978 East 196 Street

Bronx, NY 10461BBL 2-04249-0025Map

Owner of record: Jfs Associates LLC

2978 East 196 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10461. It has 38 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jfs Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on February 2, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
340

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 2, 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
35
About 92% of the building's 38 apartments
Down from 36 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 · 51

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5D

    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 , 1st story

    Feb 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2026

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wire across floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window balance upper and lower sashes in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window glass lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors repair door hinge in the entrance located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 consisting of wood paneling at east and west walls and at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at window leading to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north window header in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over north window header in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 10d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 10D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper & lower sash window in the entire apartment located at apt 10d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 10D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 10d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Mar 6, 2016 · Apt 10D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 7D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 7D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 10d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 10D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 10D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator. in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe. in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective - heavy duty mortice lock at main apartment door in the foyer located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Jun 14, 2008 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall west room 2nd sty northeast apt 10b east section perretti 718 829 9552 er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 15, 1998 · Apt 10B

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Surface, low water cut-off & water column blow downs not piped-no body drain on safety valve-safety valve discharge not supported-no temp. gage on hw pipe-hw pipe uncapped-hw pipe not supported-no insulation on

    Apr 22, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work after hours without a variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5 permit#220717437 w/ no after hours permit on file for saturday work on 03/21/2020-work observed parking of the optional side wall(left side)exp

    Mar 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at time of inspection observed facade repairs to parapet wall in progress. approximately 4 workers present at roof actively working. no job filings found on dob records or permits issued fo

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at time of inspection observed masonry construction debris scattered throughout roof, also bags of concrete being stored at rear of building a

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection observed workers at roof level actively working at leading edge of a 4 story building repairing parapet wal

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. at time of inspection observed facade renovations to parapet walls over public sidewalk at exposure 1,4, found concrete mortar debris has fallen on to public sid

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3 rear of building approximately 10 cubic yards of masonry debris along with construction material obstructing fire es

    Sep 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances vertical cracks observed at east side fire passageway and rear side of bldg cracks observed from 1st floor to 3rd fl spalling cement at bsmt ceiling broken and def

    Dec 6, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 8D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    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

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 17, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2018 · Apt 9B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2017 · Apt 10D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2017 · 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 (C1)
Year built
1925
Floors
4
Residential units
38
Building area
31,300 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
210
Council district
13
Block / lot
4249 / 25
Assessed value
$1,095,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206023, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 2978 East 196 Street

Who owns 2978 East 196 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jfs Associates LLC.

Does 2978 East 196 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 2978 East 196 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 38 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2978 East 196 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2978 East 196 Street?

It has 38 residential units.

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