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445 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx — Grade D | OpenStoop

445 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: D (45/100)

Year Built: 1970 · Units: 3

445 Castle Hill Avenue

D

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D

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Health Score

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

Moderate Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

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

445 Castle Hill Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1970 in the Bronx with 3 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by outstanding tax liens and unpaid water and sewer debt. Our analysis reviewed 29 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10473)

3,014 buildings in this zip code

3rd

Better than 3% of buildings in 10473

Bottom tier

Avg score: 93

WorstBest in 10473

Alerts

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.

Score Breakdown

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

No issues

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

80Good

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

88Good

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

30Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

No issues

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 12 violations · Peak: 10 in 2019

Event Activity by Category

Financial

15

Violations

12

Complaints

2

Total: 29 events across 3 categories

Key Statistics

0

Housing Violations

City-documented problems with living conditions

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

2

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

1.3x avg

0

Building Complaints

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

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1970

Built 56 years ago

Sale History

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

Jul 14, 2021

ATL

Recorded

CRFN: 2021000267438

Mar 4, 2020

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2020000083343

Jan 31, 1990

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 27, 1989

PAT

Recorded

Dec 27, 1989

Mortgage — $202,500

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.

Jun 1, 2025

Tax Lien

MEDIUM

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

May 1, 2025

Tax Lien

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Apr 1, 2025

Tax Lien

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

May 20, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

No litigation records found for this property.

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

High Priority (4)

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Tax Lien

May 20, 2019• 6 years ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Apr 17, 2019• 7 years ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Medium Priority (3)

Tax Lien

Jun 1, 2025• 10 months ago

Final Sale

Tax Lien

Cycle: Final Sale·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Tax Lien

May 1, 2025• 11 months ago

10 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Tax Lien

Apr 1, 2025• 1 year ago

30 Day Notice

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 1·Building Class: C0

Informational (4)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,039,000

Year Built: 1,970

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 3,000 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 3

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $62,340

Market Value: $1,039,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $943,000 Exemptions: $1,340

Year Built: 1,970

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 3,000 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 3

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $56,580

Market Value: $943,000

Property Sale

Jul 14, 2021• 4 years ago

Recorded

ATL

CRFN: 2021000267438

Property Sale

Mar 4, 2020• 6 years ago

Recorded

Satisfaction of Mortgage

CRFN: 2020000083343

Other Events (9)

Code Violation

Jul 25, 2019• 6 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35406934L ISSUED ON 03-21-19 & TO FILE

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: PEREZ MARIA E

Law: AC 28-204.4 FAIL TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W/DOB

Code Violation

Jul 25, 2019• 6 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35406935N ISSUED ON 03/21/19 & TO FILE

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: PEREZ MARIA E

Law: 28-201.1 UNLAWFUL ACTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER

Building Violation

Jun 26, 2019• 6 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00528

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35406934L

Disposition Comments: ECB DISMISSED

Disposition Date: 20190927

Issued: Jun 26, 2019

Building Violation

Jun 26, 2019• 6 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00527

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35406935N

Disposition Comments: ECB DISMISSED

Disposition Date: 20190927

Issued: Jun 26, 2019

Code Violation

May 18, 2019• 6 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS' ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35906935N ISSUED ON

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: PEREZ MARIA E.

Law: AC 28-204.4 FAIL TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W/DOB

Code Violation

Mar 21, 2019• 7 years ago

ACTIVE

Unknown: RESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THANTHE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF — $2,500 penalty

Type: Unknown

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $2,500

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $2,500

Hearing: IN VIOLATION

Respondent: TO THE OWNER OF 445 CASTL

Law: 28-210.1 RESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN

Code Violation

Mar 21, 2019• 7 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUIDLING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. N

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: TO THE OWNER OF 445 CASTL

Law: 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS

Code Violation

Mar 21, 2019• 7 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTED: AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL ERECTED VARIOUS FULLHEIGHT PARTITIONS TO CREATE BA

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $0

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $0

Hearing: DISMISSED

Respondent: TO THE OWNER 445 CASTLE H

Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Code Violation

Mar 21, 2019• 7 years ago

ACTIVE

Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED: AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL LIVING ROOM/DINING — $312 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $312

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $312

Hearing: IN VIOLATION

Respondent: TO THE OWNER OF 445 CASTL

Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER

Property Details

Year Built

1970

Total Units

3

Residential Units

3

Building Class

C0

Location

BBL

2035100044

Zipcode

10473

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