# 277 Van Cortlandt Ave E, Bronx, NY 10467

BBL 2033360001 · Block 3336 · Lot 1 · BIN 2018037  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/277-van-cortlandt-ave-e-2033360001  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 277637 Van Cortlandt Ave E

## Summary

277 Van Cortlandt Ave E (Bronx, NY 10467; tax lot BBL 2033360001) is a 63-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 1967, on a 16,250 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as ALPINE EAST REALTY, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 4, 2012 lists a price of $630,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,825,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, nine active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, five open HPD violations and 24 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 22 311 requests in the past 12 months and 25 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “277 Van Cortlandt Ave E, Bronx, NY 10467 (BBL 2033360001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/277-van-cortlandt-ave-e-2033360001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 9 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 5 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 24 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ALPINE EAST REALTY, LLC
- Building class: D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1967
- Floors: 6
- Units: 63 residential / 63 total
- Lot area: 16,250 sq ft · Building area: 69,960 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,825,000, assessed value $821,250, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-06-04 from ALPINE REALTY CO. to ALPINE EAST REALTY, LLC, stated price $630,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-01-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-01-30 from SIMOLACAJ, SANTA; SIMOLACAJ, SIMON to ALPINE REALTY CO., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-10-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-10-06 from SIMOLACAJ, SIMON; ZALEV REALTY CO.; SIMOLACAJ, NDOC to SIMOLACAJ, SIMON; SIMOLACAJ, SANTA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-08-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-08-25 from DORCHESTER REALTY CO to SIMON SIMOLACAJ; NDOC SIMOLACAJ, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-03-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-03-16 from LYSANDER REALTY CO INC to DORCHESTER REALTY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-03-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-03-09 from DORCHESTER REALTY to LYSANDER REALTY CO INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-07-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-07-31 from MOUNT VERNON ESTATES INC to DORCHESTER REALTY COPARTNERSHIP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220229027 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE LOW PRESSURE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. CHANGE GRADE OF FUEL OIL FROM #6 TO #2. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220237544: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-10-22, expires 2013-05-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220237544: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 2012-10-22, expires 2013-10-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220229027: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2012-09-24, expires 2013-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220229027: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2012-09-24, expires 2013-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220229027: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 2012-09-24, expires 2013-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-06-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-05-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-04-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE): FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-05-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-03-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: CLASS 1 NO DLM INSTALL IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC, REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION , CLASS 2,VIOLATION ISSUED BRAKE TAG EXPIRED REMEDY; PROVIDE UP TO DATE TAG,. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Nov Certified On Time) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER (SHOE) USING APPROPRIATE NUTS AND BOLTS AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Nov Certified On Time) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER (SHOE) USING APPROPRIATE NUTS AND BOLTS AT WEST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Nov Certified On Time) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER (SHOE) USING APPROPRIATE NUTS AND BOLTS AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL (BUILDING FRONT) AT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-21 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3J: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... (APPROX. 8 SQ. FEET AT NORTH WALL / 15 SQ. FEET AT CEILING / 6 SQ. FEET AT SOUTH WALL) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-05-19 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4J: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-04 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-12-22 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-02-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-03-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-03-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-12-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-01-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5K): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Electric – No Lighting. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Elevator – Maintenance. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Elevator – Maintenance. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Elevator – Maintenance. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 7A): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3F): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-07-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2K): Water Leak – Slow Leak; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-03-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4J): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Appliance – Refrigerator; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-03-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4H): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-10-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3J): Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5B): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-07-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2G): Electric – Lighting. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-07-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5K): Electric – No Lighting. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-01-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3J): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 47. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2033360001/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as ALPINE EAST REALTY, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-06-04 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-06-04). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer John Simonlacaj, business city Scarsdale. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager John Simonlacaj. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent John Simonlacaj (ALPINE EAST REALTY LLC), business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (ALPINE EAST REALTY LLC), business city Scarsdale. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-25 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Drita Simonlacaj, business city Scarsdale. | feu5-w2e2 |

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