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2017 Grand Avenue

BRONX, NY 10453 BBL 2028690142 4 units · 3 floors · 1909

This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.

HPD violations vs. neighborhood
Class B/C violations on record vs. a typical building in Morris Heights
At or below average
avg 98.3
41
Fewer violations More violations

This building has 41 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Morris Heights average of 98.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2017 Grand Avenue rent-stabilized?

Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.

Built before 1974
Built 1909
6 or more units
4 units
Registered with RGB
Not found
421-A / J-51 abatement
None found
Likely not rent stabilized. This building doesn't show the typical signals — but confirm with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) if you suspect otherwise.

Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.

Augrented Insights
AI summary · updated June 2026

2017 Grand Avenue is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building located in Morris Heights, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by CPE Equities LLC. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints filed and verified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) between October 2023 and January 2025. During late 2023, the building faced critical safety concerns, including mold presence, carbon monoxide detector issues, and unsanitary conditions, all of which resulted in violations that were later closed. The building's Unit B has documented repair needs, including broken plaster surfaces, water leak issues, and mold problems, as well as violations related to inadequate heat and hot water supply. Unit D also required attention for various maintenance issues, including flooring repairs and safety compliance updates for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2017 and 2024 showing varying results from "Passed" to "Rat Activity," though the most recent July 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status. Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 indicate no infestations during the specified periods. In 2019, there were construction-related complaints about building shaking and exterior wall issues, though these were ultimately dismissed. Despite these challenges, the building's owners have generally responded to violations, with many being certified as corrected, though there have been recurring issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water supply, which have required multiple emergency interventions. The most recent heat and hot water complaint was filed in January 2025, though initial verification suggested conditions had been restored when inspectors attempted to verify.

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How we score buildings

How 2017 Grand Avenue's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Neighborhood percentile
35th percentile

Out of 414 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 have a higher predicted risk.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted violation outcome
3.6%
No serious
violations
41.6%
Some violations
(1–9)
54.8%
Many violations
(10+)
Risk factors

What's driving this score

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Serious violations last 1–2 years

HPD found serious or dangerous conditions at this address recently — the strongest signal of problems ahead.

Hazardous violations (past 7 years)

HPD violations classified as hazardous — things like mold, peeling lead paint, or broken heat.

Tenant HPD complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with HPD about this address over the last 7 years.

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What's in the 2017 Grand Avenue report

Building characteristics
Total units4
Floors3
Year built1909
Gross area4,032 sq ft
Building class
Tax abatementNone
Issue trend & model projection

Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.

Who's behind the building

2017 Grand Avenue's landlord & ownership

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Corporate Owner

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Name
Cpe Equities LLC
Address
87-14 116 Street
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
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The story over time

2017 Grand Avenue event timeline

Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.

2026
HPD Violation Apr 07
Class B violation
§ 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At The East Wall And West Wall In The 1St…
HPD Violation Apr 07
Class B violation

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