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279 City Island Avenue

Bronx, NY 10464BBL 2-05629-0224Map

Owner of record: Depierro, Richard

279 City Island Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10464. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Depierro, Richard. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2023

    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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit.noted:observed that business accessory sign approx 14ft x 16inches with wording "black whale"on exposure #1 was installed without obtaining required permit as per dept.records no job appli

    Jun 26, 2018 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. upon inspection at above premises ther was new plumbing installed and incomplete consist of supply, return and waste lines. dept record show no permit was issued for said work. remedy: stop

    Dec 18, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 2W

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,394 ft²
Lot area
4,004 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
210
Council district
13
Block / lot
5629 / 224
Assessed value
$344,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #213555, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 279 City Island Avenue

Who owns 279 City Island Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Depierro, Richard.

Does 279 City Island Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 279 City Island Avenue 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 279 City Island Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 City Island Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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