525 West 238 Street
Bronx, NY 10463BBL 2-05797-0213Map
Owner of record: Fieldston Garden Apartments, INC
525 West 238 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10463. It has 70 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Fieldston Garden Apartments, INC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2015.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 10
Available now in this building
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 · 5
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to repair = 0; wg to replace = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''gh''
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
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 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to conduct/file final inspection for completed work within oneyear of permit expiration.alt ii job#220167575 which permit expired on08-28-13 is completed and substantially conform to plan-applicant has
Oct 24, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept/obtain permit prior to use/inst off outrigger beams in connection w/suspended scaffold. - outrigger beam set-up w/platform,no notification. workers on site, foreman on site. remedy: notify
Sep 23, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. active work in progress,brick replacement. the side of the shed toward the structure shall be solidly sealed w/wood or other suitable material for the full heigh
May 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 1O
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 1H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 26, 2009 · Apt P4
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $760,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $695,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | $295,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $732,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 70
- Building area
- 117,929 ft²
- Lot area
- 47,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 11
- Block / lot
- 5797 / 213
- Assessed value
- $3,494,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #205175, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 525 West 238 Street
Who owns 525 West 238 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fieldston Garden Apartments, INC.
Does 525 West 238 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 West 238 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 West 238 Street?
It has 70 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.