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474 West 238 Street

Bronx, NY 10463BBL 2-05771-0041Map

Owner of record: Riverdale House Owners Corp

474 West 238 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1939 in Bronx, 10463. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Riverdale House Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 20, 2010. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2019.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
38
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 20, 2010

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 2019
1
About 2% of the building's 54 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 8

  • B

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

    Apr 20, 2010 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 20, 2010 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at ceiling, west, south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1h, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west

    Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south room clg 2nd sty south apt 2d east section. , section '' ''

    Mar 26, 1998 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 38

  • Plumbing none

    Based on commissioner's suspension notification intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job# x01203281 due to suspension of license master plumber# 001138. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 3, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 3, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 9, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 11, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 14, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 14, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 12, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 12, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 8, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 23, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    73-restore elevator #2p1892 to service

    Apr 17, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) properly tag governor after conducting 2 yr safety test (52)provide capacity plate in car

    May 13, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)repair or renew motor room door (52)properly tag governor after conducting 2yr safety test (53)provide capacity plate in car

    May 13, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (01)fuse(47)lock (51)remove unnecessary material from motor room (52)provide toe guard-car (53)provide hutcheon plate on shaft doors (54)provide light guard in car (55)provide capacity plate

    Feb 2, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) remove unnecessary material from motor room (52) provide toe guard car (53) provide unhatchen plate on shaft doors (54)provide light guard in car (55) provide capacity in car (56) provide lighting in motor room

    Feb 2, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) properly fuse controller(52)renew or repair motor room door & frame.(53)remove noise from governor (54) provide plate (55)provide proper lighting in motor room

    Jul 28, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51) provide proper lighting in motor room

    Jul 28, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls&appurtenances.as noted:atoi i observed on exp2e elevation:cracks in bricks&mortar joint on 5fl lintel ht.exp3s elevation:crack in 1fl masonry spandrel.maintain exterior b

    Dec 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Three workers working on a two point scaffold. remedy: stop work order issued #15315.

    Aug 31, 2005 · Penalty $750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Piping &/ok equipment installed improperly found gas flex hose on bac k commical dryer. remedy: install piping &/equipment propeerly

    Jul 23, 2004 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74#1,28h12.74-car rayls are out of aligment.28-guide shoes worn.

    Dec 19, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    10b 21l 28l 35i 36r 40t 54t 73u 10 properly mark buttons 35 motor room stairs 36 remove wood 40 2 year test 54 post name of maintainance company

    Jul 30, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    21l 40t 54t 73u 74# 54 post name of maintenance company 40 2 year test 74 restore service to basement

    Jul 30, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 14, 2010 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 1H

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 1, 2026$190,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jul 1, 2026$455,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 18, 2026$200,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 28, 2026$330,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1939
Floors
6
Residential units
54
Building area
76,500 ft²
Lot area
17,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
208
Council district
11
Block / lot
5771 / 41
Assessed value
$2,471,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #209247, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 474 West 238 Street

Who owns 474 West 238 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Riverdale House Owners Corp.

Does 474 West 238 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 474 West 238 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 2% of its 54 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 474 West 238 Street built?

City records list 1939 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 474 West 238 Street?

It has 54 residential units.

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