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1261 Merriam Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

25
DOB Complaints
221
311 Housing Calls
191
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1261 Merriam Avenue

1261 Merriam Avenue, also known as The Merriam Tower, is a 6-story, 78-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Jacob Schwartz. The building has experienced recurring electrical issues, with multiple power outage complaints documented between 2024 and 2025, including immediate emergencies in February 2025 and May 2024. Recent plumbing concerns are evident, with two toilet-related complaints in April 2025, one classified as emergency and the other as non-emergency. The building has faced significant maintenance challenges, including an active violation regarding fire safety systems from 2024 requiring attention to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3C, and historical issues with elevator service continuity.

Inspection records from 2023-2024 reveal patterns of rodent activity, though the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 showed compliance. The building has had multiple violations related to elevator safety and maintenance, particularly between 2018-2024, including a current active violation concerning the 9A Unsafe Report filing, and historical issues with defective wiring and lighting in the basement documented in 2023. The building's violation history shows ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, including four active violations as of 2025 relating to exterior wall inspection requirements, failure to file required reports, and fire safety systems. Recent housing complaints have included various issues such as door problems, water leaks, and painting concerns, though many have been resolved through inspection.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods from 2021-2024. Compliance inspections for rat activity show a mix of passed and failed results between 2022 and 2025, indicating fluctuating conditions. The building's permit history shows at least one elevator-related permit issued in 2018, while various Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 required correction of plexiglass installations and door-related issues. The property has undergone multiple electrical system inspections, with some resulting in violations, particularly during 2024, when several electrical complaints were filed regarding power outages and lighting issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1261 Merriam Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 78
Year built 1930
Total area 72727 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

25
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
191
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
221
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
8
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
6
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1261 Merriam Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1261 Merriam Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 1261 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
2025-04-052025-07-18Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-052025-07-18Plumbing-ToiletNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-242025-07-08Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-192025-03-05General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-052025-03-05Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1261 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
2024-09-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ALL PLEXIGLASS INSTALLED ON DOOR FROM VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALL2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE GLASS IN PLACE OF PLEXIGLASS AT DOOR FROM STREET TO VESTIBULE AT 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALL2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ALL PLEXIGLASS INSTALLED ON DOOR FROM STREET TO VESTIBULE AT 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALL2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2037 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT CEILING AT EAST FIRE PASSAGEWAY AT PUBLIC HALL2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE GLASS IN PLACE OF PLEXIGLASS AT DOOR FROM VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY AT PUBLIC HALL2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1261 Merriam Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-05 09:10PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2025-04-05 09:10PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2025-02-28 14:22ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2025-01-19 00:26GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2024-12-05 07:12DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1261 Merriam Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24026572024-10-16ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
23883872024-03-20CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2024-05-07No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-08)
23658842023-05-17CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2023-05-23Oath Violation Served (2023-05-23)
23302772022-01-17CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-01-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-21)
22739552019-01-04CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-01-04Oath Violation Served (2019-01-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1261 Merriam Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-01-19V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-06-09
2019-09-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TSTCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-05-05
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 1261 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 1261 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
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-220002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-060002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1261 Merriam Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-01CompliancePassed
2025-04-01InitialFailed for Other R
2025-02-13InitialRat Activity
2024-12-27ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-13InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1261 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 1261 Merriam Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-05-1739086929MTHE MERRIAM TOWER LLCAT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION, I OBSERVED IN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT. DEFECTIVE WIRING ARE IN USED, DEFECTIVE FLUORESCENT LIGHTS ARE IN USED, ARMORED CABLES ARE NOT PROPERLY TERMINATED, SPLICE BOXES ARE NOT COVERED,RESOLVE800.00.0
2022-12-0237024346YTHE MERRIAM TOWER LLC THEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#907655.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-01-0438265066NTHE MERRIAM TOWER LLC40.O.9,42.D.6,60.L.10=40-O-9=CLEAN MACHINE ROOM REMOVE MATERIAL NOT ADSSOCIATED WITH (WATER FROM MACHINE ROOM/42-D-6=PROPERLY SECURE ALL CONTROLLER WIRING ON BOTH OF OCNTROOLER/60-L-10=MACHINE ROOM LIGHTING DEFRESOLVE0.00.0
2018-11-1838266327RTHE MERRIAM TOWER LLC06H11,16H11,40P16,67X10,70O02. 06H11-CAR GATE ROLLER; 16H11-DOOR CLUTCH ROLLERS ON SEVERAL FLOORS; 40P16-NO ACCESS TO MACHINE ROOM; 67X10- PHONE NOT WORKING; 70O02-PIT IS DIRTY.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-10-1438264436RMERRIAM TOWER LLC1I10,2X10,23X10,40R7,70O2. 1-EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (I) DAMAGE (10) REPAIR 2-OUTSIDE COMMUNICATION INOPERATIVE REPAIR; 23-HALL BUTTON STAITON FIREMAN SERVICE INOPERATIVE REPAIR; 40-MACHINE ROOM NO MENS OF ACCESRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1261 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 1261 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 1261 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 1261 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1261 Merriam Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1261 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 1261 Merriam Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1261 Merriam Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1261 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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