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2196 Matthews Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-04323-0035Map

Owner of record: 2196 Realty Corp.

2196 Matthews Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Bronx, 10462. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2196 Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on March 7, 2026. 4 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 42 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
163

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 7, 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
42
About 100% of the building's 42 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 · 40

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at window stools in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at window stools in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at window stools in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18690363 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at window stools in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18690364 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at window stools at 1st window from south at west in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18690365 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at window stools at 1st window from south at west in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    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 = 13, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being pad locked at door in the entrance located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at compactor closet door at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at bulkhead fire retardant matierial the ceiling and north east walls

    Oct 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling light fixture at vestibule. , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door to frame in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Feb 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sketch plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking between base moulding and wooden floor inside closet in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 3D

    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 5, 2021

    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, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , defective , located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 2B

    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 2b, 2nd story

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 2B

    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, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    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 sign is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at the door in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall around the window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling bulkhead at public hall, 7th story

    Aug 6, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bulkhead at public hall, 7th story

    Aug 6, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the sink base cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 7th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double key cylinder lock installed entrance door 4th sty southeast apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 22, 1992 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 5, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ewo due to cracked/bulging brick exp2 n/w facing wall top fl corner & spandreds btw 5th/6th fl.cracked brick mortar joints multi locat @spa -ndreds of exp2 n.conditions pose an hzard to public.remdy: immedly take/provide safety meas to protect public & install public protection @ exp2 n. make repairs of defective facade undr superv of nys lp

    Dec 12, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 2, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 14, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 4, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 11, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 26, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 1, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 4, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 30, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #919533. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection, i observed exp #2 north(1) cracked/spalling brick multi loc. at spandreks. (2)cracked/bulging brick above top fl window c

    Dec 12, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17/the only elevator in bldg out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02 remedy restore to service immediately and notify nyc dob

    Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    26d06.39o02.39x10.39q03.56y13.71x10.71q03.77x10.77q03.39x10 repair light on top of car 39q03 install guard for light on top of car 77x10 repair light under car 77q03 install guard for light under car

    Sep 23, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3m7,22l6,55x11. -3 capacity plate

    May 18, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,75u,50y,40r,40u, 40-you must provide sw on the up direction on static controller rule 206-4b regardles rated speed.

    Aug 4, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17i,50y,50o,35d,46m,5h, 17 replace lobby hale door glass

    Jan 8, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,08v35p,57o,74o. 35-clean to motor room. 74 clean top of car.

    May 2, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 9, 2019 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2B

    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
1940
Floors
6
Residential units
42
Building area
34,518 ft²
Lot area
7,173 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4323 / 35
Assessed value
$986,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #220432, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 2196 Matthews Avenue

Who owns 2196 Matthews Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2196 Realty Corp..

Does 2196 Matthews Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 2196 Matthews Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 42 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2196 Matthews Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2196 Matthews Avenue?

It has 42 residential units.

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