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2197 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

46
DOB Complaints
774
311 Housing Calls
528
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

9
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 9% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 2197 Barnes Avenue

The 84-unit, 6-story tenement building at 2197 Barnes Avenue in Bronxdale, constructed in 1929 and currently owned by Zef Balaj, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to elevator safety and pest control. As of July 2025, there are multiple active elevator-related complaints, including reports of "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" since April 2025, and several environmental control board violations from 2023-2024 related to elevator maintenance and building safety, with penalties totaling over $30,000.

The building has also experienced persistent pest problems, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations and 311 complaints regarding pests and unsanitary conditions between April and June 2025. Recent issues include mold, wall damage, and plumbing problems, with some violations remaining open as of June 2025. More generally, the building has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, including water leaks, plumbing issues, and various interior repairs needed throughout the property.

The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple instances of failure to maintain the elevator system in a code-compliant manner, with active violations related to emergency phone functionality, fire signage, and safety features. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, there have been several documented instances of rat activity and the need for bait applications between 2024 and 2025. The property has maintained a consistent record of filing Bedbug Reports between 2019 and 2024, showing no infested units during these periods, suggesting some level of effective pest management despite the ongoing challenges with other types of infestations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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2197 Barnes Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in Bronxdale.

Building Characteristics

Total units 84
Year built 1929
Total area 90971 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

46
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
528
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
774
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
15
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
24
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
56
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 2197 Barnes Ave, New York, NY 10462
  • 782 Pelham Parkway South, New York, NY 10462

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2197 Barnes Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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2197 Barnes Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 2197 Barnes Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-162025-07-01Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-162025-07-01Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-162025-07-01General-CabinetEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-162025-07-01Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-162025-07-01Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 2197 Barnes Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-11BCloseNoneB3§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK CABINET BASE FLOOR PANEL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''North''2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-11CCloseNoneB3HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''North''2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-22BOpenNoneE2§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''CENTER''None
2024-11-22BOpenNoneE2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''CENTER''None
2024-11-22AOpenNoneE2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''CENTER''None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 12:16UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-06-09 12:16UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-06-09 12:16PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-05-28 19:06PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-05-27 18:28UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 2197 Barnes Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24154842025-05-09ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
24153992025-05-08ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
24140622025-04-16ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
24062902024-12-12CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2024-12-05Buildings Violation(s) Served (2024-12-13)
24046422024-11-18CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2024-12-17Insufficient Information/unable To Locate Address (2024-12-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 2197 Barnes Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2022-05-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2022-05-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-08-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-04-28V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-04-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2021-12-310002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-02-240002018-11-012019-10-31
2019-01-290002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-02CompliancePassed
2025-03-24InitialRat Activity
2024-12-31ComplianceFailed for Other R
2024-10-07InitialFailed for Other R
2024-09-30BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-0535689280Y782 P. P. S. CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1, OBSERVED CRACKED WINDOWS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AT 6 FLOOR OBSERVED INADEQUATE AC SUPPORTS THROUGHOUTACTIVE1280.01280.0
2024-12-0535689277N782 PPS CORPFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED OBJECTS ON FIRE ESCAPE BLOCKING EGRESS OBSERVED OBJECTS AT EXP 1, 3. REMEDY: REMOVE OBSTRUCTION.ACTIVE1280.01280.0
2024-10-0335686654X782 P. P. S. CORPFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED AT EXP #1 EAST, #4 NORTH, #3 WEST CRACKED/SPALLING BRICK/MORTAR JOINTS MULTI LOC WITH MOST PROMINENT CONDITION AT SPAACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-07-0239118268H782 P P S CORPRESPONDING TO A 311 ELEVATOR COMPLAINT, UPON INSPECTION OF A SINGLE CAR BUILDING, CEASE USE VIOLATION WAS ISSUED FOR, ALTERED CAR DOOR RESTRICTOR MAKE IT NOT TO WORK, 2/ JUMP/IMPROPER FUSES IN CONTROLLER , 3/ PACTIVE3125.03125.0
2023-08-0439091903K782 P P S CORPRESPONDING TO A 311 ELEVATOR COMPLAINT, UPON INSPECTION OF DEVICE CEASE USE VIOLATION ISSUED FOR ALTERED DOOR RESTRICTOR, REMEDY; REPAIR THEN CONTACT NYCDOB FOR RESTORE TO SERVICE RE-INSPECTION, CLASS 2 VIOLATIACTIVE12500.012500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 2197 Barnes Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 2197 Barnes Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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