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261 East 237 Street · Bronx · BBL 2033780072 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 75% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 4.4. In ZIP 10470, 78% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations3 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2021-04-06.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2025–26: 2).

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1927)
YesSix or more residential units (9)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)261 Holdings LLC
Head officerJack Oshea
Managing agentGENYC REALTY LLC
Last registered2025-12-05

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,218,000 $548,100
2026$1,462,000 $657,900
2027$1,754,000 $789,300

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNO2FUEL

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway233 St — 2 5 · 0.7 mi straight-line (about an 18-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Katonah Av / E 237 St — Bx31 Bx34 BxM4 · 300 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss
Middle: P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

261 East 237 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

1 311 service request from this address in the last three years — 1 of them about heat or hot water.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by GENYC REALTY LLC — 65 buildings, 1,826 units. Grades across the portfolio: A8 · B20 · C19 · D17 · F1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
151 Nagle Avenue MN80 B
2715 Grand Concourse BX73 B
2800 University Avenue BX60 B
935 East 163 Street BX60 A
116 E Mosholu Parkway S BX59 C
2766 University Avenue BX55 B
2903 Valentine Avenue BX53 A
684 East 222 Street BX49 B
273 East 239 Street BX49 B
1535 Walton Avenue BX48 B
246 East 199 Street BX47 C
945 East 163 Street BX45 D
2870 Marion Avenue BX44 B
1225 Morris Avenue BX44 C
1250 Leland Avenue BX43 D
1764 Walton Avenue BX43 B
3540 Rochambeau Avenue BX42 B
1360 Plimpton Avenue BX41 C
972 Sherman Avenue BX41 C
312 East 163 Street BX34 C
55 East 179 Street BX33 F
2008 Hughes Avenue BX32 C
1142 College Avenue BX29 D
3042 Grand Concourse BX28 B
2296 Andrews Avenue North BX28 D
1001 Home Street BX26 D
390 East 162 Street BX25 D
18 East 198 Street BX25 D
237 East 163 Street BX25 C
2791 University Avenue BX24 C
1651 Williamsbridge Road BX24 B
264 East 199 Street BX22 B
540 East 183 Street BX22 C
295 East 162 Street BX21 C
964 Sherman Avenue BX21 B
565 East 188 Street BX21 C
299 East 162 Street BX21 B
1343 Prospect Avenue BX21 B
666 East 181 Street BX20 C
960 Sherman Avenue BX20 B
968 Sherman Avenue BX20 C
2550 Bainbridge Avenue BX20 C
1351 Prospect Avenue BX20 B
703 West 180 Street MN20 D
1347 Prospect Avenue BX20 D
1441 Edward L Grant Hwy BX19 D
400 East 187 Street BX18 D
360 East 166 Street BX17 D
256 East 237 Street BX17 A
268 East 237 Street BX17 A
262 East 237 Street BX17 A
2265 Hughes Avenue BX16 B
800 East 149 Street BX15 D
387 East 138 Street BX10 C
261 East 237 Street BX9 A
255 East 237 Street BX9 D
265 East 237 Street BX9 A
3224 Radcliff Avenue BX9 C
2378 Webster Avenue BX8 B
2086 Vyse Avenue BX8 D

showing 60 of 65 buildings

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $650,000 on 2016-02-05 (lender: Flushing Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2023-04-03AL&R $950,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $950,000
2023-04-03M&CON $950,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $950,000
2016-02-05AL&R $650,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to FLUSHING BANK $650,000
2016-02-05Mortgage $650,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to FLUSHING BANK $650,000
2016-01-29Deed $900,000 — from MAGUIRE, MICHAEL SR. to 261 HOLDINGS LLC $900,000
2016-01-15Sold for $900,000 $900,000 $100,000

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201706006
20181120215
201912014
202006017
20210180119
202211013
202302439
202401214
202502013
202612025
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The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-04-02Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2026-03-03Boiler inspection
2026-01-28Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2026-01-28311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2026-01-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-12-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-18HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE

The full timeline

2026
2026-04-02Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2026-03-03Boiler inspection
2026-01-28Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2026-01-28311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2026-01-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025
2025-12-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-18HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-06-09Boiler inspection
2024
2024-12-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-12-02AALR — from SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.; SIGNATURE BANK; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, A to SIG RCRS A/B MF 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-12-02Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, A; SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.; SIGNATURE BANK to SIG RCRS A/B MF 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-07-10Boiler inspection
2023
2023-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-11-27Boiler inspection
2023-06-21311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Set Out Too Early or Too Late
2023-04-03TL&R — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to FLUSHING BANK
2023-04-03Mortgage assigned — from FLUSHING BANK to SIGNATURE BANK
2023-04-03AL&R $950,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$950,000
2023-04-03M&CON $950,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$950,000
2023-03-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-03-02Boiler inspection — defects found
2022
2022-12-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-04-12FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-02-16Boiler inspection
2021
2021-12-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-05-12City emergency repair (OMO): division nyc - ''essential hpd emergency operations service work'' install hinges to make door self-closing arrange and $295
2021-04-08Boiler inspection
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STO
2021-04-06HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ADJUST THE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTME
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH
2021-04-06HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2021-04-06HPD class C: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES WALL OUTLETS AND CEILING FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM
2021-04-06HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT
2021-03-09Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT
2021-03-09Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
2021-03-09311: ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
2021-03-09311: WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT
2020
2020-12-09311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2020-12-08Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-11-19Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-11-19311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2020-09-23311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-03-18Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-01-23Boiler inspection
2019-01-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B,
2018-12-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH A
2018-12-14Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2018-12-14Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT
2018-12-14Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
2018-12-14311: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2018-12-14311: WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT
2018-12-14311: ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING
2018-05-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-17311: Rodent — Mouse Sighting
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-03-26Boiler inspection
2018-03-26311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2018-01-13311: Street Condition — Rough, Pitted or Cracked Roads
2018-01-07311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2017
2017-12-21311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2017-12-07311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2017-11-16311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2017-11-12311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2017-11-11311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2017-09-15311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2016
2016-02-19Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2016-02-19311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2016-02-05AL&R $650,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to FLUSHING BANK$650,000
2016-02-05Mortgage $650,000 — from 261 HOLDINGS LLC to FLUSHING BANK$650,000
2016-01-29Deed $900,000 — from MAGUIRE, MICHAEL SR. to 261 HOLDINGS LLC$900,000
2016-01-29Mortgage satisfied — from AREOLINO, HECTOR; OVSAK, VINCENT; OSVAG, JUAN to MULLANEY, MILDRED
2016-01-29Mortgage satisfied — from OSVAG, JUAN; ARBOLINO, HECTOR; OVSAK, VINCENT to SELF RELIANCE (NY) FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
2016-01-15Sold for $900,000$900,000
2015
2015-03-06Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2015-03-06311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2015-03-05Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2015-03-05311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2015-02-04HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2014
2014-11-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2014-11-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2014-11-19Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2014-11-19311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2014-10-31Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2014-10-31311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2014-10-07FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-03-06Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-03-06311: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-03-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-03-05311: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-03-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-03-03311: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-02-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-02-28311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-02-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-02-26311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-24311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-23311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-21Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-21311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-11311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2014-01-11311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2006
2006-12-18DEEDO — from MAGUIRE , TARA; MAGUIRE , MICHAEL; MAGUIRE, TARA; MAGUIRE, MICHAEL JR; MAGUIRE , MICHAEL J to MAGUIRE, MICHAEL SR
1999
1999-11-12Deed — from MAGUIRE, MICHAEL; MAGUIRE, MARY to MAGUIRE, MARY
1974
1974-07-29Deed — from MAGUIRE MICHAEL to MICHAEL MAGUIRE; MARY MAGUIRE
1969
1969-10-16Agreement — from MICHAEL MAGUIRE to SELF RELIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NY)
1969-10-16Deed — from FLIS JOHN O; WAJO REALTY CO; FLIS MARY T (CO PARTNERS) to MICHAEL MAGUIRE
1969-10-03Deed — from WAJO REALTY CORP to WAJO REALTY CO (PARTNERSHIP)
1967
1967-02-14Deed — from OVSAK VINCENT to WAJO REALTY CORP
1967-02-14Deed — from OVSAG JUAN; ARBOLINO HECTOR to VINCENT OVSAK
1966
1966-07-25SAGE — from OVSAG JUAN; SELF RELIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NY); OVSAK VINCENT; ARBOLINO HECTOR
1966-07-11Mortgage — from OVSAG JUAN; OVSAK VINCENT; ARBOLINO HECTOR to SELF RELIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NY
1966-07-11Deed — from MULLANEY MILDRED to HECTOR ARBOLINO; VINCENT OVSAK; JUAN OVSAG
1966-07-11Mortgage — from ARBOLINO HECTOR; OVSAK VINCENT; OVSAK JUAN to MILDRED MULLANEY

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