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2886 Briggs Avenue, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

2886 BRIGGS AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (0/100)

Year Built: 1925 · Units: 31

2886 Briggs Avenue

Bronx 10458

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.

2886 Briggs Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1925 in the Bronx with 31 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 43 open Class C hazardous violations and active HPD litigation among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,781 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10458)

2,006 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10458

Bottom tier

Avg score: 67

WorstBest in 10458

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.

False Repair Certification

The owner falsely certified that repairs were made when they were not. This is a serious violation of trust and law.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

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

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Facade Needs Repair

The building facade has been classified as requiring repair (SWARMP status) during a required inspection.

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.

Litigation Floor Moderate

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

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

32Poor

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

41Poor

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

2Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

22Critical

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

73Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

50Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 335 violations · Peak: 70 in 2016

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1341

Violations

335

Inspections

Compliance

Financial

Permits

Legal

Total: 1781 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

325

Housing Violations→

(140 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.1x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

6.7x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

513

Building Complaints→

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

5.6x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1925

Built 101 years ago

↑Improving — 26 violations this year vs 56 last year

Sale History

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

Sep 7, 2017

Mortgage — $952,815.56

Recorded

CRFN: 2017000334235

May 27, 2015

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000177093

May 27, 2015

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000177095

May 27, 2015

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000177097

May 27, 2015

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000177092

Sep 10, 2002

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 25, 1984

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Agreement

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

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

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

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.

Jan 2, 2025

Heat and Hot Water — FRAN COTAJ,GONA REALTY LLC,NIKOLL COTAJ,VJEKO COTAJ

PENDING

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 2, 2025

Jan 12, 2021

Tenant Action/Harrassment — BRONX REALTY,FRAN COTAJ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 12, 2021

Apr 5, 2019

Tenant Action — GONA REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 5, 2019

Mar 15, 2019

Tenant Action — GONA REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 15, 2019

Mar 23, 2016

Tenant Action — 2886 BRIGGS REALTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 23, 2016

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

High Priority (6)

Complaint

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

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 8, 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

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

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 8, 2026

Complaint

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

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 8, 2026

Complaint

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

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 8, 2026

Complaint

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

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 8, 2026

Complaint

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

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 8, 2026

Resolution: 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 still exists, please file a new complaint.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

GONA REALTY LLC

Year Built: 1,925

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 30,425 sqft

Units: 31

Stories: 6

Zoning: R5B

Assessed Value: $468,000

Market Value: $1,040,000

Other Events (13)

311 Complaint

May 8, 2026• 3 days ago

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

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: May 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

May 8, 2026• 3 days ago

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: May 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

May 8, 2026• 3 days ago

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Closed Date: May 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Housing Violation

Apr 29, 2026• 12 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: Apr 29, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 2, 2026

Status Date: Apr 29, 2026

Complaint

Apr 29, 2026• 12 days ago

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 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

Apr 27, 2026• 14 days ago

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 28, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Apr 26, 2026• 14 days ago

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 25, 2026

Resolution: 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.

Complaint

Apr 26, 2026• 14 days ago

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 25, 2026

Complaint

Apr 26, 2026• 14 days ago

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 25, 2026

Housing Violation

Apr 26, 2026• 15 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DECORATIVE CONCRETE OVER BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR

Class: B

Floor: 0

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 27, 2026

Cure By Date: Jun 1, 2026

Status Date: Apr 27, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2026• 15 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

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: Apr 26, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2026• 15 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Closed Date: Apr 26, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2026• 15 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: 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.

Closed Date: Apr 26, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1925

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

2032960027

Zipcode

10458

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2886 BRIGGS AVENUE, Bronx — Grade F

2886 Briggs Avenue

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