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2538 Creston Avenue, Bronx — Grade D | OpenStoop

2538 CRESTON AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: D (40/100)

Year Built: 1915 · Units: 10

2538 Creston Avenue

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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 significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

2538 Creston Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1915 in the Bronx with 10 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 8 open Class C hazardous violations and documented rat activity. Our analysis reviewed 1,220 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10468)

1,102 buildings in this zip code

36th

Better than 36% of buildings in 10468

Below average

Avg score: 59

WorstBest in 10468

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

Score Breakdown

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

65Fair

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

69Fair

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

32Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

98Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

90Excellent

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 456 violations · Peak: 129 in 2013

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

605

Violations

456

Inspections

61

Permits

35

Financial

30

Compliance

23

Legal

10

Total: 1220 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

442

Housing Violations→

(20 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.0x neighborhood avg

8

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

Near average

11

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

65

Building Complaints→

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

Below average

16

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1915

Built 111 years ago

↑Improving — 0 violations this year vs 8 last year

Sale History

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

Mar 4, 2016

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $2,100,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2016000074864

Mar 4, 2016

Agreement — $2,100,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2016000074863

Jun 11, 2015

Agreement — $679,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000198782

May 4, 2015

Mortgage — $500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000148958

May 4, 2015

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,179,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000148959

Apr 27, 2015

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000139644

Apr 27, 2015

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000139643

Mar 11, 2014

Deed Transfer — $85,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000084494

Apr 4, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000131158

Aug 16, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000423563

Apr 9, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $705,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000181115

Apr 9, 2007

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000181116

Apr 9, 2007

Deed Transfer — $955,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000181113

Apr 9, 2007

Mortgage — $705,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000181114

Mar 18, 2005

LEAS

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000158877

Feb 11, 1991

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Feb 1, 1991

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 21, 1986

Mortgage — $110,000

Recorded

Jul 27, 1982

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jul 27, 1982

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Apr 26, 1982

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

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

Nov 24, 2014

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 2538 CRESTON PROPERTIES, INC,EMANUEL KLEIN

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 24, 2014

Dec 18, 2013

Tenant Action — EDWIN ROLLOCK

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 18, 2013

Nov 1, 2013

Tenant Action — ALANA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 1, 2013

Jul 18, 2013

Heat and Hot Water — ALANA PROPERTY MGMT LLC,DARLENE BISHOPP

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 18, 2013

Feb 21, 2013

7A —

CLOSED

Case Type: 7A

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 21, 2013

Jan 14, 2013

Heat and Hot Water — ALANA PROPERTY MGMT LLC,DARLENE BISHOPP

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 14, 2013

Jan 26, 2012

Tenant Action — ALANNA PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT LLC,DARLENE BISHOP

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 26, 2012

Nov 23, 2011

Heat and Hot Water — ALANA PROPERTY MGMT LLC,DARLENE BISHOPP

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 23, 2011

Sep 13, 2011

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — DARLENE BISHOPP

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 13, 2011

Jul 28, 2009

Tenant Action — ALANA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 28, 2009

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

High Priority (6)

311 Complaint

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

SMOKE DETECTOR

Complaint Type: SAFETY

Descriptor: SMOKE DETECTOR

Descriptor2: 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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: ROACHES

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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5V)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5V

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 18, 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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

SAFETY — SMOKE DETECTOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5V)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5V

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 18, 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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5V)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5V

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 18, 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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5V)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5V

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 18, 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

Medium Priority (7)

311 Complaint

Apr 15, 2026• 16 days ago

OPEN

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Resolution Description: The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations on the property you reported. Follow-up inspections will be scheduled.

Closed Date: Apr 15, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

311 Complaint

Apr 1, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Resolution Description: The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations on the property you reported. Follow-up inspections will be scheduled.

Closed Date: Apr 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

Inspection

Jan 28, 2026• 3 months ago

Failed for Other Reason

Initial (Job PC8655175)

Type: Initial

Result: Failed for Other Reason

Job: PC8655175

Approved: Jan 29, 2026

311 Complaint

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Descriptor2: OVEN DOOR MISSING OR BROKEN

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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: DRAIN PIPE BLOCKED OR BROKEN

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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

TOILET

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: TOILET

Descriptor2: BOWL CRACKED OR LEAKING

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

Jan 18, 2026• 3 months ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5V)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5V

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jan 18, 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

Low Priority (1)

Inspection

Feb 24, 2026• 2 months ago

Passed

Compliance (Job PC8655175)

Type: Compliance

Result: Passed

Job: PC8655175

Approved: Feb 25, 2026

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

TBG CRESTON AVENUE LLC

Year Built: 1,915

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 12,730 sqft

Units: 10

Stories: 5

Zoning: R8

Assessed Value: $906,750

Market Value: $2,015,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

TBG CRESTON AVENUE LLC

Year Built: 1,915

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 12,730 sqft

Units: 10

Stories: 5

Zoning: R8

Assessed Value: $1,133,550

Market Value: $2,519,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

TBG CRESTON AVENUE LLC

Year Built: 1,915

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 12,730 sqft

Units: 10

Stories: 5

Zoning: R8

Assessed Value: $1,133,550

Market Value: $2,519,000

Other Events (3)

311 Complaint

Apr 24, 2026• 7 days ago

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: Apr 28, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

Inspection

Apr 17, 2026• 14 days ago

Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Initial (Job PC8703975)

Type: Initial

Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Job: PC8703975

Approved: Apr 20, 2026

Inspection

Apr 7, 2026• 24 days ago

Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Initial (Job PC8697148)

Type: Initial

Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Job: PC8697148

Approved: Apr 8, 2026

Property Details

Year Built

1915

Total Units

10

Residential Units

10

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

2031670032

Zipcode

10468

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