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68 WEST 238 STREET

Bronx · ZIP 10463 · BIN 2092463 · Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village · On record since Aug 29, 1995 · Built 1927

NeighborhoodⓘKingsbridge Heights-Va…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village
More complaints than 92% of residential buildings in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
92nd pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 233% in the last 2 years (10 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
1050'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
184 Priority A and B complaints over 31 years — 14.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
14.7/yr94th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1995
213
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
26
Total Priority Bⓘ
158
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
8%
1 complaint
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 29, 1995. Latest: May 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
213total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 27, 2026

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BACTIVE——
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Oct 2, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

B
CLOSED
Oct 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 25, 2025

Advertising Sign/Billboard/Posters/Flexible Fabric – Illegal

2G

CCLOSEDOct 8, 2025

Complaint referred to department of sanitation (dos)

Jul 25, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 12, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 11, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 10, 2025

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

Buildings violation(s) served

Jan 14, 2025

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJan 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 30, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2024

Ecb violation served

Sep 9, 2021

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 15, 2021

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 16, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 13, 2021

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2021

Please see complaint number

Jun 10, 2021

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2021

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Nov 26, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 27, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 5, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 9, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2019

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDSep 6, 2019

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 17, 2019

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 6, 2019

Please see complaint number

Jul 15, 2019

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 6, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 9, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 16, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 5, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2019

Please see complaint number

Jul 3, 2019

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDJul 3, 2019

Please see complaint number

Jun 30, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJul 3, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 25, 2019

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 29, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 25, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 30, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 24, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2019

Please see complaint number

May 21, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2019

Please see complaint number

May 13, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 5, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2019

Please see complaint number

Mar 7, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 6, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2019

Ecb violation served

Feb 13, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jan 1, 2019

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDJan 4, 2019

Ecb violation served

Aug 26, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 26, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 24, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 27, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 22, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 23, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 20, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 17, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 14, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 17, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 12, 2018

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 10, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 13, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 10, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Aug 9, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2018

Please see complaint number

Aug 8, 2018

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2018

Please see complaint number

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