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1735 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

1735 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (7/100)

Year Built: 1929 · Units: 32

1735 Lafayette Avenue

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

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

1735 Lafayette Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1929 in the Bronx with 32 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 18 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,827 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10473)

3,013 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10473

Bottom tier

Avg score: 93

WorstBest in 10473

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Chronic Heat/Hot Water Issues

This building has a pattern of repeated heat or hot water complaints — a sign of persistent neglect.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

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

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

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

50Poor

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

62Fair

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

36Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

47Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

72Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

74Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 770 violations · Peak: 124 in 2019

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

947

Violations

770

Financial

38

Compliance

38

Inspections

17

Permits

11

Legal

6

Total: 1827 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

746

Housing Violations→

(48 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

93.3x neighborhood avg

18

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

36.0x neighborhood avg

20

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

13.3x neighborhood avg

160

Building Complaints→

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

17.8x neighborhood avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1929

Built 97 years ago

↑Improving — 28 violations this year vs 56 last year

Sale History

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

Aug 6, 2021

Agreement — $10,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000308391

Aug 6, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000308392

Aug 6, 2021

Mortgage — $2,925,650.67

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000308390

Aug 6, 2021

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000308384

Aug 6, 2021

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000308388

Jan 13, 2017

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000020564

Jan 13, 2017

Agreement — $3,200,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000020566

Sep 17, 2015

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $2,105,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000330921

Sep 17, 2015

Deed Transfer — $3,245,287.5

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000330919

Aug 27, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000440278

Aug 27, 2007

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000440277

Mar 20, 2007

Mortgage — $473,391.51

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000146927

Mar 20, 2007

Agreement — $1,950,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000146928

Apr 26, 2006

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000231861

Apr 26, 2006

Agreement — $1,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000231863

Apr 26, 2006

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000231867

Apr 26, 2006

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000231865

Aug 4, 2004

Mortgage & Consolidation — $840,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000479492

Aug 4, 2004

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $840,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000479493

Apr 23, 2002

Assignment

Recorded

Apr 23, 2002

Mortgage — $720,000

Recorded

Apr 23, 2002

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Oct 28, 1988

VAC

Recorded

Aug 26, 1988

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Aug 22, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Aug 22, 1988

Mortgage — $450,000

Recorded

May 2, 1979

Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 18, 1974

Mortgage

Recorded

May 3, 1974

MAPS

Recorded

Dec 12, 1972

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 14, 1971

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

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

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

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

Nov 8, 2024

Tenant Action/Harrassment — WS AQUISITIONS & HOLDINGS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 8, 2024

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

May 23, 2024

Tenant Action — WS ACQUISITIONS & HOLDINGS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 23, 2024

Dec 13, 2022

Tenant Action/Harrassment — BBJJ HOLDINGS LLC,WS ACQUISITIONS & HOLDINGS LLC ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 13, 2022

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Nov 29, 2010

Heat and Hot Water — F & S CREST LLC,MARION ADINOLFI,VINCENT ADINOLFI

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 29, 2010

Jan 21, 2009

Heat and Hot Water — F & S CREST LLC,MARION ADINOLFI,VINCENT ADINOLFI

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 21, 2009

Sep 15, 2005

Tenant Action — F&S CREST INC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 15, 2005

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

High Priority (9)

Complaint

Feb 20, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 19, 2026

Resolution: 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 311 if the condition still exists.

Complaint

Feb 12, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Feb 12, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Feb 12, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Feb 12, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

Feb 12, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Housing Violation

Feb 11, 2026• 1 month ago

NOV CERTIFIED ON TIME

Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV CERTIFIED ON TIME

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Feb 12, 2026

Cure By Date: Feb 18, 2026

Certified Date: Feb 17, 2026

Status Date: Feb 17, 2026

Housing Violation

Feb 11, 2026• 1 month ago

NOV CERTIFIED ON TIME

Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV CERTIFIED ON TIME

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Feb 12, 2026

Cure By Date: Feb 26, 2026

Certified Date: Feb 17, 2026

Status Date: Feb 17, 2026

Complaint

Jan 30, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 29, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Medium Priority (1)

Complaint

Feb 6, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt C8)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: C8

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 28, 2026

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

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,756,000

Owner: BBJJ HOLDINGS LLC

Year Built: 1,929

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 31,300 sqft

Units: 32

Stories: 4

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $790,200

Market Value: $1,756,000

Other Events (9)

311 Complaint

Mar 18, 2026• 8 days ago

CLOSED

Chemical Vapors/Gases/Odors

Complaint Type: Indoor Air Quality

Descriptor: Chemical Vapors/Gases/Odors

Resolution Description: The owner or manager of the property was sent an advisory to correct the condition. If the condition persists, please call 311 or go online to www.nyc.gov/311 and submit another complaint.

Closed Date: Mar 18, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apartment Building

311 Complaint

Feb 19, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Feb 15, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Feb 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 15, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Feb 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Feb 11, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Feb 11, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Feb 11, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Feb 11, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Feb 10, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Closed Date: Feb 11, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1929

Total Units

32

Residential Units

32

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

2036360001

Zipcode

10473

Location

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Property Owner

BBJJ HOLDINGS LLC

Registered owner of 1735 Lafayette Avenue

Owner Portfolio

11

Buildings

C

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

68

Avg Health

A: 3B: 4C: 1D: 2F: 1

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