856 East 215 Street
Bronx, NY 10467BBL 2-04673-0076Map
Owner of record: Selma B. Lewis
856 East 215 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Bronx, 10467. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Selma B. Lewis. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on August 27, 2025. 8 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 35
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 31
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet at south and base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin detached from wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink at kitchen, 1st story, apartment
Sep 25, 2003 · Apt PH
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink at kitchen, 1st story, apartment
Sep 25, 2003 · Apt PH
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at foyer, 1st story, apartment
Sep 25, 2003 · Apt PH
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed on door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and/or replace wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail 1st story up. in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing eletrical outlet cover at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts , located at cellar cc
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt CC
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible , , bsmt-apt
Jun 4, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply. in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story
Jun 4, 2003 · Apt PH
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at, , bsmt-apt
Jun 4, 2003
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2004 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2004 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 24, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 23, 2003 · Apt CC
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 20, 2003 · Apt PVT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 12, 2003 · Apt PH
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 12, 2003 · Apt PH
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,258 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,731 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 212
- Council district
- 12
- Block / lot
- 4673 / 76
- Assessed value
- $41,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #716302, last renewed Jan 12, 2026.
Questions about 856 East 215 Street
Who owns 856 East 215 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Selma B. Lewis.
Does 856 East 215 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 856 East 215 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 856 East 215 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 856 East 215 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.