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1389 Crotona Avenue, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

1389 CROTONA AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (26/100)

Year Built: 1901 · Units: 2

1389 Crotona Avenue

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

Tenant Harassment Finding on Record

HPD confirmed a finding of tenant harassment against this building's owner with a $10,000 penalty. See the for details.

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

1389 Crotona Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in the Bronx with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 20 open Class C hazardous violations and unpaid water and sewer debt among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 364 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10456)

1,951 buildings in this zip code

17th

Better than 17% of buildings in 10456

Bottom tier

Avg score: 69

WorstBest in 10456

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

0Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

64Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

0Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

15Critical

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

87Good

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

0Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

40Poor

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 114 violations · Peak: 59 in 2023

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

206

Violations

114

Financial

25

Inspections

9

Compliance

6

Legal

4

Total: 364 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

91

Housing Violations→

(86 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Near average

20

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3.8x neighborhood avg

2

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Below average

75

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Near average

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1901

Built 125 years ago

↑Improving — 0 violations this year vs 13 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jul 15, 2014

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000235572

Oct 1, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000388599

Nov 19, 2008

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000447844

Nov 19, 2008

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000447843

Nov 5, 2008

Mortgage — $375,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000429574

Nov 5, 2008

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000429573

Aug 26, 2008

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000341322

Dec 28, 2007

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000629996

Dec 27, 2006

Deed Transfer — $450,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000703109

Dec 27, 2006

Mortgage — $360,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000703110

Dec 27, 2006

Mortgage — $90,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000703111

Nov 18, 2003

Mortgage — $14,420.26

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000455617

Jan 3, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jan 3, 2000

Mortgage — $121,600

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 20, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Oct 16, 2023

Tenant Action/Harrassment — HENERY BLACKMAN,KEVIN VILLA (Judgment entered) ⚠️ After Inquest

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Oct 16, 2023

Harassment Finding: After Inquest

Finding Date: 11/17/2023

Penalty: $10,000

Aug 22, 2023

Tenant Action/Harrassment — HENERY BLACKMAN,KEVIN VILLA (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Aug 22, 2023

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Aug 11, 2023

Tenant Action/Harrassment — HENRY BLACKMAN,KEVIN VILLA

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 11, 2023

Sep 20, 2019

Tenant Action — RONNIE DINGLE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 20, 2019

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Critical Issues (2)

Code Violation

Sep 26, 2024• 1 year ago

ACTIVE

Construction: CONTRARY TO DOB/OFFICIAL RECORDS WHICH INDICATES A 2 FAMILY 1ST & 2ND FLR NFP DWELLING: AT TIME OF I — $25,000 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $25,000

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $25,000

Hearing: DEFAULT

Respondent: VILLA KEVIN

Law: 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS

Code Violation

Sep 26, 2024• 1 year ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT INTERIOR STAIRS - MISSING BALUSTERS — $3,125 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $3,125

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $3,125

Hearing: DEFAULT

Respondent: VILLA KEVIN

Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

High Priority (4)

Complaint

Mar 2, 2025• 1 year ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1A)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1A

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 27, 2025

Resolution: 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 closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Complaint

Oct 20, 2024• 1 year ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1A)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1A

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2024

Resolution: 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 closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Code Violation

Sep 26, 2024• 1 year ago

ACTIVE

Construction: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 1ST & 2ND FLRS - FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS & PASSAGE OPENINGS SEALED TO SU — $6,250 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $6,250

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $6,250

Hearing: DEFAULT

Respondent: VILLA KEVIN

Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Code Violation

Sep 26, 2024• 1 year ago

ACTIVE

Construction: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR FRONT - WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR A 3 PC BTHRM (TOILET, SINK — $6,250 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $6,250

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $6,250

Hearing: DEFAULT

Respondent: VILLA KEVIN

Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Medium Priority (2)

Complaint

Aug 10, 2025• 9 months ago

CLOSE

PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1A)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1A

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 27, 2025

Resolution: 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 information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Safety Complaint

Sep 26, 2024• 1 year ago

I2

DOB Complaint #1X

Category: 1X

Disposition: I2

Disposition Date: 09/30/2024

Inspection Date: 09/30/2024

Unit: BRONX

Informational (9)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

VILLA, KEVIN

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,076 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $45,840

Market Value: $764,000

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 2 months ago

On file

SiteManager: SiteManager: MAYRA DUPREY

Role: SiteManager·Description: CORP

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 2 months ago

On file

HeadOfficer: HeadOfficer: ELIZABETH HARTING

Role: HeadOfficer·Description: CORP

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 2 months ago

On file

Agent: Agent: ASSERO SERVICES

Role: Agent·Corporation: ASSERO SERVICES·Description: CORP

hpd contacts

Mar 2, 2026• 2 months ago

On file

CorporateOwner: CorporateOwner: ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING COOPORATION

Role: CorporateOwner·Corporation: ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING COOPORATION·Description: CORP

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

VILLA, KEVIN

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,076 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $42,900

Market Value: $715,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

VILLA, KEVIN

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,076 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $42,900

Market Value: $715,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

VILLA, KEVIN

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,076 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $37,740

Market Value: $629,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

VILLA, KEVIN

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: B2

Gross Area: 2,076 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $37,740

Market Value: $629,000

Other Events (3)

311 Complaint

Feb 27, 2025• 1 year ago

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: 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 closed

Closed Date: Mar 2, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Feb 27, 2025• 1 year ago

BATHTUB/SHOWER

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BATHTUB/SHOWER

Descriptor2: FAUCET BROKEN/MISSING/LEAKING

Resolution Description: 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 in

Closed Date: Aug 10, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Oct 17, 2024• 1 year ago

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: 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 closed

Closed Date: Oct 20, 2024

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1901

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B2

Location

BBL

2029350050

Zipcode

10456

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