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2197 Barnes Avenue, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

2197 BARNES AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (1/100)

Year Built: 1929 · Units: 84

2197 Barnes Avenue

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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

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

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

2197 Barnes Avenue is a loft building built in 1929 in the Bronx with 84 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 61 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 4,502 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10462)

3,298 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10462

Bottom tier

Avg score: 89

WorstBest in 10462

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

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

Hazardous ECB Violation

The Environmental Control Board identified a hazardous condition requiring immediate attention.

Outstanding Tax Liens

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

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

40Poor

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

59Fair

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

29Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

15Critical

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

67Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

13Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 1123 violations · Peak: 162 in 2024

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

3140

Violations

1123

Inspections

117

Financial

60

Compliance

21

Permits

21

Legal

20

Total: 4502 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

1,030

Housing Violations→

(216 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

43.6x neighborhood avg

61

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

40.7x neighborhood avg

37

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

11.9x neighborhood avg

968

Building Complaints→

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

25.5x neighborhood avg

10

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1929

Built 97 years ago

↑Improving — 78 violations this year vs 147 last year

Sale History

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

Jan 18, 2018

Agreement — $7,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2018000020190

Feb 1, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000044554

Feb 1, 2013

Agreement — $5,670,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000044556

May 18, 2007

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000261047

May 18, 2007

Mortgage — $4,476,659.72

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000261049

Nov 5, 1999

SMIS

Recorded

Nov 21, 1996

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Aug 23, 1996

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 23, 1996

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 23, 1996

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 23, 1996

REL

Recorded

Aug 23, 1996

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Aug 23, 1996

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

May 11, 1994

Mortgage — $50,000

Recorded

Dec 3, 1990

Mortgage — $225,000

Recorded

Dec 14, 1989

Mortgage — $225,000

Recorded

Sep 19, 1989

Mortgage — $175,000

Recorded

Aug 29, 1989

Mortgage — $400,000

Recorded

Jul 13, 1989

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jun 20, 1989

Mortgage — $1,800,000

Recorded

Jun 20, 1989

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jun 20, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Jun 20, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Jun 20, 1989

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

May 22, 1989

Agreement

Recorded

May 22, 1989

Mortgage — $55,000

Recorded

May 15, 1989

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Feb 28, 1989

Agreement

Recorded

Feb 28, 1989

Mortgage — $175,000

Recorded

Oct 14, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 14, 1988

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 14, 1988

Mortgage — $400,000

Recorded

Jun 26, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Jun 27, 1984

Agreement

Recorded

Jun 23, 1983

Assignment

Recorded

Jan 6, 1983

Mortgage — $58,509

Recorded

Nov 13, 1981

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Tax Liens

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

Apr 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: D7

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: D7

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: D7

Litigation History

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

May 28, 2024

Heat and Hot Water — 782 PPS CORP,JOSEPH BALAJ,LINA BALAJ,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 28, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORP,JOSEPH BATAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 23, 2024

May 26, 2023

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 26, 2023

Oct 5, 2022

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 5, 2022

Dec 2, 2019

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 2, 2019

Jan 11, 2019

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 11, 2019

Nov 19, 2018

Heat and Hot Water — 782 PPS CORP,JOSEPH BALAJ,LINA BALAJ,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 19, 2018

Mar 3, 2017

Heat and Hot Water — 782 PPS CORP,JOSEPH BALAJ,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 3, 2017

Feb 14, 2017

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION,JOSEPH BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 14, 2017

Feb 22, 2016

Heat and Hot Water — 782 PPS CORP,JOSEPH BALAJ,LINA BALAJ,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 22, 2016

Jul 24, 2014

Tenant Action — LINA BALAJ,ZEFF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 24, 2014

Jan 29, 2014

Heat and Hot Water — 782 PPS CORP,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 29, 2014

Nov 23, 2012

Tenant Action — BALAJ REALTY CORPORATION ET AL,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 23, 2012

Nov 23, 2011

Tenant Action/Harrassment — 782 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 23, 2011

Jan 3, 2011

False Certification Non-Lead — 782 PPS CORP,ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 3, 2011

Oct 24, 2008

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 24, 2008

Nov 13, 2007

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 13, 2007

Nov 13, 2007

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 13, 2007

Sep 25, 2007

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ZEF BALAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 25, 2007

Jan 4, 2007

Tenant Action — 782 PPS CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 4, 2007

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

High Priority (5)

Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 20 days 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: Apr 19, 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

311 Complaint

Apr 19, 2026• 21 days ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

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: Apr 20, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: MICE

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

Complaint

Mar 28, 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: Mar 27, 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

311 Complaint

Mar 27, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

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: Mar 28, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Medium Priority (9)

311 Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: TILE BROKEN OR MISSING

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

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Descriptor2: PILOT LIGHT OUT

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

Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: D6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 13, 2026

Resolution: 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. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: D6

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 13, 2026

Resolution: 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. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: D6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 13, 2026

Resolution: 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. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

GENERAL — CABINET [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt D6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: D6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 13, 2026

Resolution: 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. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Housing Violation

Mar 28, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Class B (Hazardous): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY

Class: B

Floor: 6

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Mar 30, 2026

Cure By Date: May 4, 2026

Status Date: Mar 30, 2026

Complaint

Mar 27, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt F8)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: F8

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 19, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Mar 27, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt F8)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: F8

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 19, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Low Priority (1)

Housing Violation

Apr 20, 2026• 21 days ago

OPEN

Class A / I: § 27-2042 ADM CODE PROVIDE A MIRROR IN SELF-SERVICE ELEVATOR ARRANGED SO AS TO ENABLE A PERSON ENTERING, TO VIEW INSIDE OF ELEVATOR NUMBER #2PI092

Class: A

Floor: 0

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 21, 2026

Cure By Date: Jul 25, 2026

Status Date: Apr 21, 2026

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

782 P P S CORP

Year Built: 1,929

Building Class: D7

Gross Area: 90,971 sqft

Units: 85

Stories: 6

Zoning: R7-1

Assessed Value: $1,574,550

Market Value: $3,499,000

Other Events (4)

Housing Violation

May 7, 2026• 4 days ago

Class A / I: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 7, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 10, 2026

Status Date: May 7, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 19 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 21, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 14, 2026• 27 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Apr 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 13, 2026• 28 days ago

OPEN

CABINET

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: CABINET

Descriptor2: DAMAGED OR MISSING

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

Property Details

Year Built

1929

Total Units

85

Residential Units

84

Building Class

D7

Location

BBL

2043210042

Zipcode

10462

Location

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