Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
Moderate Confidence
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634 Baker Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1970 in the Bronx with 3 residential units. It carries a Grade C health score, indicating moderate building issues, including 36 open HPD violations and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 208 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small postwar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (10460)
2,105 buildings in this zip code
20th
Better than 20% of buildings in 10460
Below average
Avg score: 78
WorstBest in 10460
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.
Compound Distress
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
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
62Fair
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
48Poor
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
60Fair
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
79Good
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Oct 22, 2018
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2018000349990
Oct 16, 2018
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2018000343153
Nov 28, 2006
Mortgage — $455,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000655249
Jul 4, 2004
Mortgage — $325,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000391640
Dec 16, 1997
Mortgage — $55,000
Recorded
Nov 3, 1989
Mortgage — $20,000
Recorded
Jul 20, 1989
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Agreement
Recorded
Date unknown
Mortgage
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.
May 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
MEDIUM
Cycle: 10 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: C0
Water Debt Only: Yes
Apr 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
MEDIUM
Cycle: 30 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: C0
Water Debt Only: Yes
Mar 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
HIGH
Cycle: 60 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: C0
Water Debt Only: Yes
Feb 1, 2025
Water/Sewer Debt
HIGH
Cycle: 90 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: C0
Water Debt Only: Yes
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Sep 29, 2015
Tenant Action — EDWIN GONZALEZ
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Sep 29, 2015
Jan 7, 2010
Heat and Hot Water — ANGELA M GONZALEZ,EDWIN GONZALEZ
CLOSED
Case Type: Heat and Hot Water
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jan 7, 2010
Oct 21, 2009
Tenant Action — SEALY HART
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Oct 21, 2009
Jun 21, 2007
Tenant Action — SEALY HART
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jun 21, 2007
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
Water/Sewer Debt
Cycle: 60 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: C0
Water Debt Only: Yes
Tax Lien
Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago
90 Day Notice
Water/Sewer Debt
Cycle: 90 Day Notice
Tax Class Code: 1
Building Class: C0
Water Debt Only: Yes
Complaint
Jul 31, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSE
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 2
Space Type: BEDROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 27, 2023
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
CLOSED
Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CLOSET DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Housing Violation
Jul 30, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class B: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class: B
Apartment: 2
Floor: 2
Status: NOV SENT OUT
Nov Type: Original
Issued Date: Aug 1, 2023
Cure By Date: Sep 5, 2023
Status Date: Aug 1, 2023
Low Priority (1)
Housing Violation
Aug 1, 2023• 2 years ago
OPEN
Class A: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION
Class: I·Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT·Status Date: Aug 2, 2023
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