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185 City Island Avenue

Bronx, NY 10464BBL 2-05626-0289Map

Owner of record: 185 City Island Avenue LLC

185 City Island Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10464. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 185 City Island Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 188 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
188
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
123

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 25, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 188

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing

    Aug 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt at fire door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired glass pane at skylight at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wire mesh at skylight at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west

    Mar 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17115447 issued 15-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at ceramic tiles at west and north walls at bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles at west and north walls at bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approx. 30ft of sidewalk shed at exposure#1

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Apr 23, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Reviewed dobnow and bis and observed no active permits for sws (x00329083-expires - 03/11/2021) located exp1 of a 3 story building and in violation of provision of law. comply with provision of law and obtain p

    Nov 25, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At 430am observed sws exp1 with inadequate lighting throughout sws.reviewed bis and dobnow sws permit x00329083 expired 03/11/2021. also note building owner has responsibility to inspect and report any necessa

    Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At 430am observed inadequate lighting throughout sws creates hazard conditions dark areas and no preventive measures deter criminal activity,bc3307.6.4.8 stipulates sws lighting be uniformly distributed along e

    Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35590716x issued 8/24/2021 & failure to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certificate has n

    May 15, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed erected in good condition upon search in dob now and bis systems both showed permit x00329083 has expired on 3-11-21 and has not been renewed as required.renew an

    Feb 15, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of complaint inspection i observed sidewalk shed erected upon search in dob now and bis systems both showed permit# x00329083 has expired on 3-11-21 and has not been renewed.properly renew and maintain

    Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at 2nd floor public hallway refrigerator stored in hallway obstructing egress. condition creates an immediate fire hazard as

    Feb 14, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment onsite expired permit.at time of my inspection of a occupied 3 story building with a sidewalk shed erected upon review dob system i notice sidewalk shed permit has been expired

    Aug 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide pedestrian protection.at time of my inspection i noticed a sidewalk shed erected at a 3 story occupied building.sidewalk shed doesn't meet code:1)has sharp edges uncovered bolts.2)1 light is

    May 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment permit expired.at time of my inspection i noticed a sidewalk shed erected at a 3 story occupied building.upon reviewing building department records,i found an expired permit x00

    May 26, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide pedestrian protection.at time of my inspection i observed a sidewalk shed erected at a 3 story occupied building.sidewalkshed doesn'y meet code as it has to be full extend 5ft and to the curb

    May 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection noted the parapet wall at exposure #1 was bulging with cracks in the brick above the fire escape. a sidewalk shed around 30 feet reco

    Jan 6, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C2)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,485 ft²
Lot area
2,358 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
210
Council district
13
Block / lot
5626 / 289
Assessed value
$335,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #214862, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 185 City Island Avenue

Who owns 185 City Island Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 185 City Island Avenue LLC.

Does 185 City Island Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 188 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 City Island Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 185 City Island Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 City Island Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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