51 open HPD violations at this address, 15 of them class C — the immediately hazardous tier — on a 3-unit walk-up apartment building in Bronx.
738 East 221st Street is a 3-unit building in Bronx, New York City (BBL 2046680077). This building is associated with Ruth Nixon. Brix tracks 51 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1920, this walk-up apartment building sits in Bronx and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 114 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed February 15, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on December 6, 1996, according to recorded deeds.
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Unit 1 at 738 East 221st Street has 9 open violations.
Unit 2R at 738 East 221st Street has 2 open violations.
Unit 1ST at 738 East 221st Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
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