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215 West 259 Street

Bronx, NY 10471BBL 2-05864-0500Map

Owner of record: Ahz Properties LLC

215 West 259 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Bronx, 10471. It has 47 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ahz Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on December 17, 2024. 14 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 48 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
106

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
48
About 100% of the building's 47 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 · 26

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance double doors (from street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a kickstand device installed at door leading to west court yard at basement

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at door at court to public hall

    Nov 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arms, door lead from court to vestibule section (215) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arms, door lead from court to vestibule section (217) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bike locked to staircase balusters at public hall, 5th story, section ''west''

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of scalding hot water (144 degrees) at kitchen and bathroom fixtures (walk in apt) in the entire apartment located at apt dtheen, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt DTHEEN

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Nov 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 26th apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 26th apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jun 22, 2009 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the garbage at front yard , 1st story

    Sep 29, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Jun 6, 2007 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided as per sec. d26-19.01hmc in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 4, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 4, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 6, 2002 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty southwest apt 24. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1993 · Apt 24

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty southwest apt 24 mr carlo. , section '' ''

    Sep 23, 1993 · Apt 24

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance to 5 sty south apt 59 east section. , section '' ''

    Sep 5, 1989 · Apt 59

    Open — Nov sent out

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
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioners office intent to revoke approval and permit 220514343 & stop work immediately due to unauthorized use of applicants signature and seal.

    Apr 22, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 23, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. at time of inspection (2:20pm 12/30/15) i observed in basement in laundry room including 2 washing machines/laundry standpipe and slop sink. i also observed 2 dryerss. no permits on file for

    Dec 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied in building w/o inspection and certification by dobat time of inspection (2:20pm) i observed two gas fired dryers in basement.no permit on file.dryer vent is not hard piped (accordion vent us

    Dec 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. at time of inspection (2:20pm) created 2 head sprinkler inspection with 1/2"piping with no permits in basement.pictures taken.rmdy: obtain permit and comply with code.

    Dec 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt DTHEEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt DTHEEN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2021 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2021 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 49

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1922
Floors
5
Residential units
47
Building area
42,500 ft²
Lot area
9,500 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
208
Council district
11
Block / lot
5864 / 500
Assessed value
$1,548,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206076, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 215 West 259 Street

Who owns 215 West 259 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ahz Properties LLC.

Does 215 West 259 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 215 West 259 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 48 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 215 West 259 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 215 West 259 Street?

It has 47 residential units.

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