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550 Balcom Avenue, Bronx — Grade F | OpenStoop

550 BALCOM AVENUE, Bronx

Building Health Grade: F (20/100)

Year Built: 1952 · Units: 1020

550 Balcom 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.

550 Balcom Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1952 in the Bronx with 1020 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 1 open HPD violation and active HPD litigation among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,017 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10465)

3,715 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10465

Bottom tier

Avg score: 95

WorstBest in 10465

Alerts

HPD Legal Action

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

Rat Activity

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

Facade Repair In Progress

Active SWARMP filing — facade repair work is underway under Local Law 11.

Facade Needs Repair

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

Score Breakdown

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

100Excellent

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

80Good

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

96Excellent

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

0Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

80Good

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 172 violations · Peak: 15 in 2022

Event Activity by Category

Permits

344

Inspections

219

Complaints

210

Violations

172

Compliance

60

Financial

6

Legal

6

Total: 1017 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

1

Housing Violations→

(1 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Near average

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

123

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

307.5x neighborhood avg

139

Building Complaints→

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

28.4x neighborhood avg

120

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1952

Built 74 years ago

↓Getting worse — 7 violations this year vs 5 last year

Sale History

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

Feb 24, 2006

DECL

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000107793

Jun 12, 1970

MISC

Recorded

Jun 12, 1970

DECL

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 4, 2025

Tenant Action — THROGGS NECK

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 4, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

Tenant Action — THROGSNECK

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 26, 2025

May 20, 2025

Tenant Action — THROGGS NECK

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 20, 2025

May 9, 2025

Tenant Action — THROGGS NECK HOUSES

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 9, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Tenant Action — NYCHA,THROGS NECK PROJECT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 18, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Tenant Action — NYCHA THROGGS NECK HOUSES

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 16, 2025

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

Medium Priority (1)

Safety Complaint

Jan 22, 2026• 2 months ago

A8

DOB Complaint #23

Category: 23

Disposition: A8

Disposition Date: 01/29/2026

Inspection Date: 01/29/2026

Unit: CSE

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $71,400,000 Exemptions: $32,130,000

Owner: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Year Built: 1,952

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 1,172,800 sqft

Units: 1,020

Stories: 6

Zoning: R4

Assessed Value: $32,130,000

Market Value: $71,400,000

Other Events (18)

Water Tank Inspection

Mar 20, 2026• 6 days ago

Water tank inspection

Coliform: A

E. coli: A

Inspected: Y

Sample Collected: Y

Inspector: American Pipe and Tank

Year: 2022

Tank #: 1

Water Tank Inspection

Mar 20, 2026• 6 days ago

Water tank inspection

Coliform: A

E. coli: A

Inspected: Y

Sample Collected: Y

Inspector: American Pipe and Tank

Year: 2024

Tank #: 1

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 14 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 12, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Boiler Record

Feb 23, 2026• 1 month ago

CANCELLED

Boiler inspection — TITUSVILLE CM-364 TITUSVILLE CM-364

Make: TITUSVILLE CM-364

Model: TITUSVILLE CM-364

Fuel: NO6FUEL

Owner: NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Expires: Apr 2, 1990

311 Complaint

Feb 21, 2026• 1 month 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: Feb 20, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 19, 2026• 1 month 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: Feb 19, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 8, 2026• 1 month 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: Feb 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 30, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Talking

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Talking

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 29, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Code Violation

Jan 29, 2026• 1 month ago

ACTIVE

Construction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED PARAPET INFORMATION PANEL MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION — $1,250 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $1,250

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $1,250

Hearing: PENDING

Respondent: MNK ENTERPRISES LLC

Law: BC 3301.9,27-10009(C) FAIL TO PROVIDE/POST SIGN(S) AT JB SITE PURSUANT TO SUBSEC

Inspection

Jan 28, 2026• 1 month ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Supported Scaffold

Job Description: NYCHA THROGGS NECK ADDITION, BLD. #33 - INSTALLATION OF +/-20 FEET HIGH X +/- 155 FEET LONG TEMPORARY SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING ON THE ROOF LEVEL, AS PER PLANS, FOR BULKHEAD ROOF REPLACEMENT WORK. NO CHAN

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $31,000

Applicant Name: ATINDERPAL SINGH

Owner: Oliver Osterwind

Work On Floor: Roof

Inspection

Jan 27, 2026• 1 month ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Supported Scaffold

Job Description: NYCHA THROGGS NECK ADDITION, BLD. #32 - INSTALLATION OF +/-40 FEET HIGH X +/- 114 FEET LONG TEMPORARY SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING ON THE ROOF LEVEL, AS PER PLANS, FOR WATER TANK ROOF REPLACEMENT WORK. NO CH

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $45,600

Applicant Name: ATINDERPAL SINGH

Owner: Oliver Osterwind

Work On Floor: Roof

Inspection

Jan 27, 2026• 1 month ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Sidewalk Shed

Job Description: NYCHA THROGGS NECK ADDITION, BLD. #32 - INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY +/- 525 LF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED, AS PER PLANS, FOR ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO BUILDING

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $78,758

Applicant Name: GURVINDER SINGH

Owner: Oliver Osterwind

Work On Floor: Sidewalk

Inspection

Jan 27, 2026• 1 month ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Sidewalk Shed

Job Description: NYCHA THROGGS NECK ADDITION, BLD. #33 - INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY +/- 516 LF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED, AS PER PLANS, FOR ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO BUILDING

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $77,400

Applicant Name: GURVINDER SINGH

Owner: Oliver Osterwind

Work On Floor: Sidewalk

Inspection

Jan 26, 2026• 2 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Construction Fence

Job Description: NYCHA THROGGS NECK ADDITION, BLD. #32 - INSTALLATION OF +/-2279 LF OF 8'-0H TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK CONSTRUCTION FENCE, AS PER PLANS, FOR ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN BUILDINGG

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $34,185

Applicant Name: ATINDERPAL SINGH

Owner: Oliver Osterwind

Work On Floor: Open Space

Inspection

Jan 26, 2026• 2 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: Construction Fence

Job Description: NYCHA THROGGS NECK ADDITION, BLD. #33 - INSTALLATION OF +/-1554 LF OF 8'-0H TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK CONSTRUCTION FENCE, AS PER PLANS, FOR ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN BUILDINGG

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $23,310

Applicant Name: ATINDERPAL SINGH

Owner: Oliver Osterwind

Work On Floor: Open Space

311 Complaint

Jan 23, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None

Complaint Type: General Construction/Plumbing

Descriptor: Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None

Resolution Description: The Department of Buildings investigated this complaint and issued an Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) summons.

Closed Date: Jan 29, 2026

Agency: Department of Buildings

311 Complaint

Jan 22, 2026• 2 months 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: Jan 22, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Jan 16, 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 and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Jan 16, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1952

Total Units

1,020

Residential Units

1,020

Building Class

D3

Location

BBL

2055640001

Zipcode

10465

Location

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Property Owner

NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Registered owner of 550 Balcom Avenue

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