1701 Watson Avenue
Composite verdict
This is a 71-year-old, 2-unit building owned by Mariano Veliz with no HPD registration on file — meaning violation history and landlord compliance data are unavailable. Rent stabilization status is also unverifiable through public records. The neighborhood crime score is a solid 77 (B grade), but noise is a real concern: 131 noise complaints in the past 12 months earn an F grade, with 63 residential and 46 street/sidewalk complaints. Parking-related 311 calls dominate the area (331 of 916 total), so street parking and blocked driveways are a recurring friction point.
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- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can the landlord provide documentation of any open or past violations, and explain why the building isn't registered with HPD?
- Rent stabilization status couldn't be verified through public records — is this unit rent-stabilized or rent-regulated in any way, and can you provide written confirmation?
- Noise complaints in the area received an F grade with 131 complaints in the past 12 months, including 63 residential and 46 street/sidewalk complaints — how is noise managed between units, and what soundproofing exists in a 3-floor, 2-unit building built in 1955?
- There are 331 parking-related 311 calls nearby, including 249 for illegal parking and 82 for blocked driveways — does the unit come with a dedicated parking spot, and how often is the driveway actually blocked?
- The building is 71 years old (built 1955) — what major systems have been updated, specifically the boiler, plumbing, electrical wiring, and roof, and when were those updates done?
- Crime data shows 5 assault-related offenses and 8 petit larceny incidents nearby — are there working locks, an intercom, and exterior lighting on the building?
- Inspect the building's visible infrastructure given its 1955 construction: check for water stains on ceilings and walls (plumbing age), condition of electrical panels (knob-and-tube or updated), and the state of windows and exterior facade.
- Walk the block and driveway at the time of your visit to assess the parking and blocked-driveway situation firsthand — 82 blocked-driveway complaints suggest this is a recurring, not occasional, problem.
- Check common areas, stairwells, and the building entrance for working locks, intercom functionality, exterior lighting, and general maintenance quality — in a 2-unit building, these details reflect directly on how the owner manages the property.
1701 Watson Avenue sits in Bronx, ZIP 10472. The closest subway is Morrison Av-Soundview (6) (6-minute walk), served by the 6 line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 13 restaurants, 2 cafes, 4 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include J.H.S. 123 James M. Kieran (grades 6 to 8), a 6-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 131 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 77/100 safety score.
- Illegal Parking: 249
- Violation of Park Rules: 98
- Blocked Driveway: 82
- Noise - Residential: 63
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk: 46
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