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1986 Grand Avenue

BRONX, NY 10453 BBL 2028700007 28 units · 5 floors · 1924

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
33
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This building has 33 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Morris Heights average of 98.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1986 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 1924
6 or more units
28 units
Registered with RGB
Not found
421-A / J-51 abatement
None found
Potential rent stabilization. Building age and size suggest eligibility — confirm with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) or request a rent history.

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

The 5-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement at 1986 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Maritza Padilla, has a documented history of maintenance and service issues spanning several years. Most recently, from January to June 2024, the building experienced complaints related to paint/plaster on walls and staircase maintenance, though no violations were found upon inspection. The property has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in 2022-2024, including a notable instance in January 2024 where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions. A significant cluster of problems emerged in late 2022, including mold, flooring issues, and various paint/plaster concerns, some of which received violations. These existing issues were compounded by problems in Apartment D, documented in April 2023, which included water leaks, pest control issues, and multiple maintenance violations that were eventually resolved by May 2023.

Historical records show various other concerns, including a 2020 ECB violation for unpermitted electrical and plumbing work with a penalty of $2,530, though this was ultimately resolved. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2015, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 showing compliance. Notably, the property has reported zero bedbug infestations in its required annual filings from 2021 to 2024, indicating effective pest management practices in this regard. While recent maintenance issues appear to be receiving attention, the recurring nature of heat/hot water problems and periodic violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and infrastructure systems. The building's management has generally addressed violations when cited, as demonstrated by the certification of several violations in 2024, though there have been instances of inspectors being unable to gain access for verification.

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How 1986 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
49th percentile

Out of 414 buildings in this neighborhood, 203 have a higher predicted risk.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted violation outcome
8.8%
No serious
violations
52.4%
Some violations
(1–9)
38.9%
Many violations
(10+)
Risk factors

What's driving this score

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311 housing calls (past 7 years)

311 calls from or about this address logged as housing-related over 7 years.

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 1986 Grand Avenue report

Building characteristics
Total units28
Floors5
Year built1924
Gross area18,000 sq ft
Building class
Tax abatementNone
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1986 Grand Avenue's landlord & ownership

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Corporate Owner

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Name
1986 Grand Avenue Hdfc
Address
1986 Grand Avenue a
Bronx, NY 10453
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The story over time

1986 Grand Avenue event timeline

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2026
HPD Violation Apr 30
Class A violation
(A) § Hmc:File Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On Hpd…
HPD Violation Apr 03
Class B violation

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