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354 Cypress Avenue, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

354 CYPRESS AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (5/100)

Year Built: 1906 · Units: 87

354 Cypress 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.

354 Cypress Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1906 in the Bronx with 87 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 159 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 2,431 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10454)

934 buildings in this zip code

1st

Better than 1% of buildings in 10454

Bottom tier

Avg score: 78

WorstBest in 10454

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.

HPD Legal Action

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

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Litigation Floor Moderate

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

637 open violations need fixing

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Score Breakdown

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

15Critical

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

28Poor

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

45Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

78Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

2Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

80Good

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 1084 violations · Peak: 272 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1177

Violations

1084

Compliance

66

Inspections

32

Permits

32

Financial

28

Legal

12

Total: 2431 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

928

Housing Violations→

(509 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

21.6x neighborhood avg

159

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

51.3x neighborhood avg

128

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

17.8x neighborhood avg

306

Building Complaints→

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

14.2x neighborhood avg

12

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1906

Built 120 years ago

↑Improving — 170 violations this year vs 295 last year

Sale History

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

Nov 2, 2012

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000434600

Nov 2, 2012

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000434599

Nov 2, 2012

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000434596

Nov 2, 2012

Mortgage — $600,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000434598

Nov 2, 2012

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000434591

Aug 2, 2012

Mortgage — $600,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000305958

May 31, 2011

DTL

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000192815

Oct 6, 2006

Mortgage — $20,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000562414

Oct 6, 2006

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000562421

Oct 6, 2006

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000562420

Oct 6, 2006

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000562417

Oct 6, 2006

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000562418

Dec 5, 2003

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000492160

Dec 5, 2003

Mortgage — $12,272,650

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000492156

Dec 5, 2003

Mortgage — $1,363,628

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000492157

Jul 18, 2003

DEEDO — $80

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000240320

Jun 11, 2002

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Sep 23, 1999

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 20, 1996

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 8, 1978

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Aug 20, 1974

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 8, 1974

Agreement

Recorded

Dec 17, 1971

Agreement

Recorded

Dec 17, 1971

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Dec 17, 1971

Mortgage

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.

Dec 30, 2025

Heat and Hot Water — ARLINE PARKS,DIEGO BEEKMAN MHA HDFC,Fiona Lewis,WINNRESIDENTAL (NY) LLC

PENDING

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 30, 2025

Jan 13, 2025

Tenant Action — WINN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 13, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

Heat and Hot Water — ARLINE PARKS,DIEGO BEEKMAN MHA HDFC,FIONA LEWIS

PENDING

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 7, 2025

Dec 19, 2024

Tenant Action — DIEGO BEEKMAN MHA HDFC,WINN RESIDENTIAL (NY) LLC ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 19, 2024

Nov 22, 2024

Heat and Hot Water — WinnResidential (NY) LLC,ARLINE PARKS,DIEGO BEEKMAN MHA HDFC,Fiona Lewis

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 22, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Tenant Action — JOSE DIEGO BEEKMAN HMA HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 26, 2024

Dec 26, 2023

Heat and Hot Water — ARLINE PARKS,DIEGO BEEKMAN MHA HDFC,FIONA LEWIS

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 26, 2023

Oct 18, 2023

Tenant Action — DIEGO BEEKMAN MUTUAL HOUSING HDFC

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 18, 2023

Jul 5, 2022

Tenant Action — DIEGO BEEKMAN MUTUAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 5, 2022

May 5, 2021

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ARLINE PARKS,DIEGO BEEKMAN MHA HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 5, 2021

Jan 30, 2020

Tenant Action/Harrassment — DIEGO BEEKMAN MUTUAL HOUSING ASSOC HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 30, 2020

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Dec 2, 2019

Tenant Action/Harrassment — DIEGO BEEKMAN MKA HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 2, 2019

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

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

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 19, 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

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days ago

OPEN

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

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 19, 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

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days ago

OPEN

APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5D

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 19, 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

Other Events (17)

311 Complaint

Mar 25, 2026• Yesterday

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 their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 25, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 25, 2026• 2 days 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 their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 25, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 25, 2026• 2 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: Mar 25, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 23, 2026• 3 days 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: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 22, 2026• 4 days 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 their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 22, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 22, 2026• 5 days 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 their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 22, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days 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 their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 21, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 6 days 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 observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 20, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 20, 2026• 6 days 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 observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 20, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days 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

311 Complaint

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days ago

OPEN

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE

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

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days ago

OPEN

REFRIGERATOR

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: REFRIGERATOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN DOOR SEAL

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

Mar 19, 2026• 7 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: Mar 19, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days 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 their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 19, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 19, 2026• 7 days 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 their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 19, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 19, 2026• 8 days ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 14, 2026• 12 days 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 their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 14, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1906

Total Units

87

Residential Units

87

Building Class

D1

Location

BBL

2025710014

Zipcode

10454

Location

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Property Owner

DIEGO BEEKMAN MUTUAL HOUSING ASSOC HOUSI NG DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP

Registered owner of 354 Cypress Avenue

Owner Portfolio

30

Buildings

D

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

34

Avg Health

B: 3C: 4D: 8F: 15

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