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485 Jackson Avenue, Bronx — Grade A | OpenStoop

485 JACKSON AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: A (92/100)

Year Built: 1910 · Units: 30

485 Jackson Avenue

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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 is in excellent condition — well-maintained and fully compliant

No red flags found. Standard due diligence recommended.

485 Jackson Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1910 in the Bronx with 30 residential units. It carries a Grade A health score — one of the cleaner records in its peer group, with no open violations or active complaints. Active permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance investment. Our analysis reviewed 417 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10455)

1,156 buildings in this zip code

54th

Better than 54% of buildings in 10455

Average

Avg score: 77

WorstBest in 10455

Clean record

No open violations, no complaints, no liens — this building is well-maintained and fully compliant.

Score Breakdown

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

91Excellent

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

No issues

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

80Good

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

79Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 117 violations · Peak: 45 in 2017

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

229

Violations

117

Compliance

32

Financial

16

Permits

12

Inspections

6

Legal

5

Total: 417 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

117

Housing Violations→

(11 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

2.3x neighborhood avg

1

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

Below average

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

40

Building Complaints→

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

1.5x avg

4

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1910

Built 116 years ago

Sale History

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

Apr 16, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000150454

Jan 23, 2012

Agreement — $1,803,203

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000027402

Jan 23, 2012

Mortgage — $795,700

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000027400

Jan 23, 2012

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000027397

Jan 23, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000027403

Jan 23, 2012

Subordination of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000027405

Jan 23, 2012

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000027398

Jul 10, 2009

Mortgage — $2,782,513

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000212381

Jul 10, 2009

SMIS

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000212378

Jul 10, 2009

Mortgage — $795,700

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000212379

Jul 10, 2009

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $5,381,416

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000212382

Nov 6, 1981

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 23, 1975

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.

Feb 28, 2024

Tenant Action — LEMLE & WOLFF LLC,SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 28, 2024

Mar 13, 2019

Tenant Action — LEMLE WOLFF LLC,SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 13, 2019

Mar 26, 2018

Comprehensive — JOSEPH ZITOLO,SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY LEMLE WOLFF INC

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 26, 2018

Feb 17, 2015

Tenant Action — LEMLE & WOLFF INCORPORATED

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 17, 2015

Jan 23, 2015

Tenant Action — LEMLE & WOLFF INCORPORATED

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 23, 2015

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

High Priority (1)

Complaint

Feb 2, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — RADIATOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 16)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 16

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Feb 2, 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 (2)

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 16)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 16

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 3, 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 3, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 16)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 16

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 3, 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

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,289,000 Exemptions: $562,649

Owner: QUADRANT PROPERTIES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPA

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 17,450 sqft

Units: 31

Stories: 6

Zoning: R7-1

Assessed Value: $580,050

Market Value: $1,289,000

hpd bedbug

Dec 11, 2025• 3 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2024·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2025

Rent Stabilized

Aug 30, 2025• 7 months ago

Expires 2026-09-01

Rent stabilization registration

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026

Other Events (14)

311 Complaint

Apr 4, 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: Apr 4, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 4, 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: Apr 4, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 4, 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: Apr 4, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 1 month 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

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

WINDOW FRAME

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: WINDOW FRAME

Descriptor2: WINDOW STUCK CLOSED OR OPEN

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

Feb 2, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

RADIATOR

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: RADIATOR

Descriptor2: 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

311 Complaint

Jan 26, 2026• 2 months 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 but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Jan 26, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 2, 2026• 3 months 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 but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Jan 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 2, 2026• 3 months 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 but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Jan 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months 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: Jan 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 19, 2025• 4 months 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: Nov 18, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 17, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Nov 17, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Nov 8, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Nov 8, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1910

Total Units

31

Residential Units

30

Building Class

C7

Location

BBL

2025570046

Zipcode

10455

Location

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Property Owner

QUADRANT PROPERTIES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPA

Registered owner of 485 Jackson Avenue

Owner Portfolio

35

Buildings

C

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

65

Avg Health

A: 6B: 13C: 7D: 5F: 4

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