1985 Sedgwick Avenue
Composite verdict
1985 Sedgwick Avenue is a 74-year-old, 225-unit elevator building in the Bronx with 11 open HPD violations — 7 Class B (hazardous) and 4 Class A (non-hazardous), earning a C+ score of 61/100. The most pressing issue is an active mold violation in Apt 6B that has been open for 102 days despite the landlord being rated as a fast responder, which warrants a direct explanation. The entire building is rent-stabilized with zero deregulations since 2007, which is a meaningful tenant protection. Noise is a significant concern — 351 noise-related 311 calls in the past 12 months earn an F grade, dominated by street/sidewalk noise (187 calls) and residential noise (153 calls), and the immediate neighborhood has very limited walkable amenities with no grocery stores, pharmacies, or cafes within 800 meters.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
units
(out of 100)
rent
rating
min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
nearby
- There is an open Class B mold violation in Apt 6B that has been open for 102 days — what is the current status of that repair, and have any other units in the building had mold issues, particularly on upper floors or exterior-facing walls?
- The building has 7 open Class B (hazardous) violations in addition to 4 Class A violations — can you provide a full list of the open violations and the expected timeline for resolving each one?
- 311 records show 153 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — how is noise managed between units in a 225-unit building, and are there any known chronic noise issues on specific floors or sides of the building?
- The building was built in 1952 and is 74 years old — what major systems (boiler, elevator, plumbing, electrical) have been updated, and when were those upgrades completed?
- There are no grocery stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, or cafes within 800 meters, and no subway stations appear in the nearby transit data — what is the nearest grocery store and subway stop, and how do most residents get around?
- The building shows one bedbug infestation filing in the past 3 years — which unit or floor was affected, what treatment was done, and what is the building's current pest-control protocol?
- Inspect the hallways, stairwells, and elevator cab for water stains, peeling paint, or visible mold — given the active mold violation in a 6th-floor bathroom, look especially at ceiling and wall junctions near plumbing chases on upper floors.
- Test the elevator operation and check the mechanical room or lobby notice board for the current elevator inspection certificate — in a 74-year-old building with 6 floors and 225 units, elevator reliability is a daily quality-of-life issue.
- Walk the block at the time of day you'd typically be home — 187 street/sidewalk noise complaints in 12 months is the top complaint type, so assess the actual ambient noise level, foot traffic, and street activity firsthand.
1985 Sedgwick Avenue sits in Bronx, ZIP 10453. No subway stations are within an 800-meter walk — expect to rely on buses or rideshare. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 1 restaurant — a walkable-errands grade of D. Nearby public schools include P.S. 005 Ellen Lurie (grades K to 5), a 6-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 351 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 75/100 safety score.
- Class B · 7 open · penalty 35 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 4 open · penalty 4 · (1/ea)
- Mar 5, 2020 "RESPONDENT REQUESTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED &SEALED LETTER,ALONG W/DWGS CAL,FOUNDATION DETAIL,SOIL TYPE,ETC.IDENT…"
- Oct 1, 2019 "FAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09"
- Mar 31, 2014 "VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST"
- EZY PARKING INC.
- PIMENTEL DELI GROCERY II CORP
- JULIAN GROCERY CORP.
- P.S. 005 Ellen Lurie
- The Equity Project Charter School (TEP)
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