434 West 238 Street

Bronx, NY 10463BBL 2-05770-2002Map

434 West 238 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10463. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lavaris, Thomas. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 12 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 14
DOB violations: 18
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 14

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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
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.
Jan 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. , 1st story
Jan 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet on south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bathroom wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Boiler room door not self closing, repair or replace. found holes on ceiling and walls, boiler room to be fire rated. remove all combustible materials from boiler room. flue pipe not properly suppoerted. boiler
Jul 8, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
50a,50b,50c,48a,50d,16,50e,50f: 50a, storage of combustible and other items around boiler preventing a complete inspection of boiler. 50b: no discharge piping on safety valve. 50c: flue pipe from hot water hea
May 12, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
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 (S1)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 2
Residential units: 1
Building area: 1,786 ft²
Lot area: 950 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 208
Council district: 11
Block / lot: 5770 / 2002
Assessed value: $61,080
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #715024, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 434 West 238 Street

Who owns 434 West 238 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lavaris, Thomas.

Does 434 West 238 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 434 West 238 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 434 West 238 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 434 West 238 Street?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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