Does 277 East 207th Street, Bronx have HPD violations?

Yes, 277 East 207th Street, Bronx currently has 13 open HPD housing violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated October 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 277 East 207th Street, Bronx received?

277 East 207th Street, Bronx has received 6 complaints in the last 12 months and 1 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 4 complaints.

Is 277 East 207th Street, Bronx safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 277 East 207th Street, Bronx has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx?

The most common complaints filed at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (4 complaints), 2. FLOORING/STAIRS (1 complaint), 3. APPLIANCE (1 complaint).

Are there Class C violations at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx?

Yes. 277 East 207th Street, Bronx currently has 3 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx?

The most recent 311 complaint at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx was filed on September 12, 2026. In total, 23 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx?

277 East 207th Street, Bronx currently has 13 open HPD violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 3 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 277 East 207th Street, Bronx a good building to rent?

277 East 207th Street, Bronx has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 277 East 207th Street, Bronx, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

277 East 207th Street, Bronx

📍 Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx Built 1959 68 units Class D1 Residential

Registered to MATTHEW SCHMELZER LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

13 Open Violations

3C 10B

6 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

1 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 3 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 50% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

4(67%)

FLOORING/STAIRS

1(17%)

APPLIANCE

1(17%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

37 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2025-06-02 Most Recent Date

2025-06-02 Initial Passed

2024-04-19 Initial Passed

2023-10-23 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2023-08-16 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2022-08-23 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2022-06-28 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2021-08-25 Initial Passed

2021-01-15 Initial Passed

2020-09-11 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2020-07-20 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2019-08-19 Initial Passed

2019-01-02 Compliance Passed

2018-09-26 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2018-04-12 Compliance Passed

2018-01-24 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2017-06-22 Compliance Passed

2017-04-25 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2016-06-14 Initial Passed

2015-10-23 Initial Passed

2015-04-10 Initial Passed

2014-09-30 Initial Passed

2014-07-01 Compliance Passed

2014-05-22 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2013-10-01 Initial Passed

2013-05-28 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A

10 Class B

3 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom 2026-09-16

Class C Active roach infestation 2026-09-16

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Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223797

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223798

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

2026-09-04 ▼

Violation ID: #19190990

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING WOODSUB FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223796

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING WOODSUB FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223799

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223800

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223801

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET SAFETY COVERS AT ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223802

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET SAFETY COVERS AT ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET SAFETY COVERS AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

2026-09-16 ▼

Violation ID: #19223803

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET SAFETY COVERS AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DO NOT ALLOWRE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''B'' AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2026-09-04 ▼

Violation ID: #19190991

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DO NOT ALLOWRE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''B'' AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AND LOCK OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''B'' AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2026-09-04 ▼

Violation ID: #19190992

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AND LOCK OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''B'' AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DO NOT ALLOWRE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''C'' AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2026-09-04 ▼

Violation ID: #19190993

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DO NOT ALLOWRE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''C'' AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AND LOCK OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''C'' AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

2026-09-04 ▼

Violation ID: #19190994

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AND LOCK OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT STAIRCASE ''C'' AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 277 East 207th Street, Bronx compares to other tracked buildings in Kingsbridge Heights in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 0.5× the Kingsbridge Heights average · top 26% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 3 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 6 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of October 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: October 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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