1299 Grand Concourse
Composite verdict
This 104-year-old walk-up at 1299 Grand Concourse has 25 open HPD violations — including 10 Class C (immediately hazardous) and 13 Class B (hazardous) — earning an F grade with a score of 0, which is a serious red flag regardless of the landlord's noted fast response time. The 311 data compounds the concern: HEAT/HOT WATER is the single top complaint category in the area with 462 calls in the past 12 months, and the building's noise grade is also F with 653 noise complaints nearby. Rent stabilization data shows only 6 stabilized units out of 36 on record, with 6 units deregulated since 2007 — worth clarifying before signing. Crime scores a C+ (66/100), which is moderate for the Bronx, but the neighborhood context and building conditions together warrant careful in-person inspection.
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- HPD records show 10 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and 13 Class B violations — can you provide a written timeline for when each open violation will be remediated, and will any remain open at lease signing?
- HEAT/HOT WATER is the top 311 complaint category in this area with 462 calls in the past 12 months — what is the heating system setup in this building, when was the boiler last serviced, and how are heat outages handled?
- The building was built in 1922 and is 104 years old — what major infrastructure systems (plumbing, electrical, roof, boiler) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Rent stabilization records show 6 units deregulated since 2007, with only 6 of 36 units currently stabilized — is the unit being offered rent-stabilized, and if so, what is the legal regulated rent and the rent history for this apartment?
- 311 data shows 653 noise complaints in the past 12 months with an F grade, dominated by street/sidewalk noise (385 complaints) — are there double-pane windows or any sound mitigation in the unit, and which side of the building does it face?
- Bedbug filings show 2 infested units in the past 3 years — what pest control protocols does the building currently have in place, and when was the most recent treatment performed?
- Inspect the walls, ceilings, and plaster surfaces throughout the unit and common areas — the most recent open HPD violation specifically cites broken and defective plastered surfaces, and in a 1922 building this can indicate broader structural or water-damage issues beyond the cited apartment.
- Check radiators, hot water pressure, and pipe conditions in the unit and hallways — with 462 area heat/hot water complaints and a 104-year-old building, look for signs of rust, leaks, inconsistent heat, or makeshift repairs to the heating system.
- Walk the full building: lobby, stairwells, mailroom, and basement entrance if accessible — look for evidence of pest activity (droppings, traps, exterminator notices), water intrusion, lighting failures, and the general state of maintenance that the F-grade HPD score suggests.
1299 Grand Concourse sits in Bronx, ZIP 10452. The closest subway is 170 St (B,D) (4-minute walk), served by the 4, B, and D lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 2 restaurants, 3 cafes, 3 groceries, and 1 pharmacy — a walkable-errands grade of B. Nearby public schools include P.S. X088 - S. Silverstein Little Sparrow School (grades Pre-K to 3), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 653 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 66/100 safety score.
- Class C · 10 open · penalty 150 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 13 open · penalty 65 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 2 open · penalty 2 · (1/ea)
- Jun 23, 2024 "FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2023)"
- Apr 22, 2023 "FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)"
- Aug 21, 2022 "FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2021)"
- GRANDA MARTINEZ, JIMMY FERNANDO
- 1296 RIVERA GROCERY, INC.
- POLANKO CONSTRUCTION GROUP, CORP.
- P.S. X088 - S. Silverstein Little Sparrow School
- P.S. 064 Pura Belpre
- 170 St (B,D)
- 170 St (4)
- 167 St (B,D)
- 167 St (4)
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