738 East 221 Street
Bronx, NY 10467BBL 2-04668-0077Map
Owner of record: Nixon Ruth
738 East 221 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10467. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Nixon Ruth. HPD has recorded 141 housing violations here, most recently on May 28, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 141
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 85
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 141
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at vestiblue ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestuble ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall at public hall, 2nd story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door ( street to vestibule ) at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect vertical crack (brick and motar) at north exterior wall (building front) (approx 3ft vertical crack running from 2nd story s-1 window to parapet wall)
Feb 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 16, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume at all in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume at all in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant at ceiling, north, east and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, north, east and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Nov 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Parapet wall at roof level not level and plum missing section of brick lintel. fa ade exp 1 has several step cracks that run from the ground floor to the roof level at several locations
Aug 22, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1(front), 2(left) at 1st and 2nd floors vertical and horizontal cracks, bulging and missing mortar at bricks cre
Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. at time of inspection no vacate sticker observed issued on 8/22/2025 compliant# 2423162., comply with code
Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. as per compliant#2423216# vio25-02007, request for engineers report not in compliance. owner had within 3 days addressing all conditions w/plans, phot
Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in residential district. at time of inspection observed 3 illegally parked vehicle dead storage, no plates, or tags, colors 2 blue, 1 grey, 2 cars in garage not removed after va
Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at rear garage all exposures 1,2,3 &4 in deteriorated and in disrepair, roof partially collapsed creating severe hazardous c
Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Observed at exp 1 and 2 several large stem cracks running up the facade from the ground floor to roof level. at exp 2 observe parapet boeing inwards in to building. 2nd floor above when the lintel missing brick
Aug 22, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Car garage at rear of building roof has partially collapsed and frot bricks has collapse infront of garage., repair and/replace
Aug 22, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1FK
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,575 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,856 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 212
- Council district
- 12
- Block / lot
- 4668 / 77
- Assessed value
- $50,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #216887, last renewed Nov 8, 1995.
Questions about 738 East 221 Street
Who owns 738 East 221 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nixon Ruth.
Does 738 East 221 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 141 housing violations at this property.
Is 738 East 221 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 738 East 221 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 738 East 221 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.