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1285 Merriam Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

4
DOB Complaints
52
311 Housing Calls
14
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

68
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 68% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1285 Merriam Avenue

The 85-unit, 8-story residential building at 1285 Merriam Avenue in Highbridge, constructed in 2005 and owned by Martin Rivera, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to heat/hot water systems, including an open paint/plaster ceiling complaint from May 2025. The building has faced persistent problems with windows, as evidenced by multiple complaints and inspections throughout 2024-2025, though some were found not to violate housing laws.

A significant pest infestation was reported in March 2025, following earlier issues in 2024 when Apartment 804 was cited for both rodent and roach infestations. The building's infrastructure has shown some concerning trends, particularly with elevator service, as indicated by multiple complaints in 2022-2023 regarding multiple devices on the property, though inspections found no violations. There have been ongoing bedbug management efforts, with the most recent report from December 2024 indicating one unit infestation that was eradicated. The property has failed rodent inspections in recent months (April and May 2025), suggesting continued challenges with vermin control despite earlier passing inspections in 2022-2023.

Historical data shows a pattern of various maintenance code violations being addressed, including a 2024 violation in Apartment 703 regarding defective plastered surfaces and paint problems. The building's management has documented compliance with numerous correction orders, as indicated by the closure of many past violations, including a 2024 C violation regarding heat issues in Apartment 602. However, the recent trends in pest control and the open status of current complaints suggest ongoing challenges. The property has demonstrated a pattern of addressing most violations promptly, as evidenced by the closure of multiple emergency complaints related to heat/hot water issues and window conditions throughout 2024-2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1285 Merriam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Highbridge.

Building Characteristics

Total units 85
Year built 2005
Total area 74448 sq ft
Floors 8
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
14
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
52
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1271 Merriam Ave, New York, NY 10452
  • 1285 Merriam Ave, New York, NY 10452

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1285 Merriam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1285 Merriam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1285 Merriam Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-292025-05-29Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-092025-05-06Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-092025-05-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-04-24Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232025-01-16Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1285 Merriam Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-10-02BCloseNone703§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 703, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-04CCloseNone804§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING .INSTALLED SWEEPER AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 804, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-04CCloseNone804HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 804, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-04CCloseNone804HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 804, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-04BCloseNone804§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 804, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-29 12:31PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGOpenHPD
2025-03-20 21:47UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-10 10:19HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-09 18:12DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-01-09 18:12HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1285 Merriam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24164482025-05-25ACTIVEElevator: Multiple Devices on Property
23609052023-02-20CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2023-03-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-03-07)
23609142023-02-20CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2023-02-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-24)
23536322022-10-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-11-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1285 Merriam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)EER SUBMITTED2023-11-15
2022-08-21V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2021)EER SUBMITTED2023-11-15
2022-08-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2020)EER SUBMITTED2023-11-15
2022-08-19V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2019EER SUBMITTED2023-11-15
2019-08-28V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-101102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-050002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-021102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-231102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-01ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-01InitialFailed for Other R
2024-12-27CompliancePassed
2024-11-18InitialRat Activity
2024-05-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1285 Merriam Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1285 Merriam Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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