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1261 Merriam Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02529-0063Map

Owner of record: Hp 1261 Merriam Housing Development Fund Company,

1261 Merriam Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Bronx, 10452. It has 78 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hp 1261 Merriam Housing Development Fund Company,. HPD has recorded 537 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 78 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
537
DOB violations
57
ECB violations
39
HPD complaints
2,148

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
78
About 100% of the building's 78 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 537

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at closet doors at east wall in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knobs at closet doors at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded dryer with door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door at closet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock assembly at front entrance door to building

    Sep 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, west wall in the foyer located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, west wall in the foyer located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from west at north wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30sq ft at ceiling, east, and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glaze surface finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system from building entrance to east wall in the foyer located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire retardant door in the entrance located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 57

  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a unsafe report filed

    Jan 19, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 28, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 1, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 7, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 7, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 9, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 26, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 10, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p1341

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p1341

    Jul 3, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p134

    May 9, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p1341

    Aug 4, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 39

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #907655. remedy: file acceptable report.

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At 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,

    May 17, 2023 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure 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 t

    Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    40.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 def

    Jan 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    06h11,16h11,40p16,67x10,70o02. 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.

    Nov 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1i10,2x10,23x10,40r7,70o2. 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 acces

    Oct 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02-x-10;35-d-07;29-d-07;29-b-01;39-m-07;56-m-07;59-bb-07;37-m-07(02-x-10)phone is not working.(35-d-07)provide coner for electrical wire.(29-b-01)adjust door operator & replace the cover (59-bb-07)provide (brak

    Aug 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners ordesr contained in summons/violation #38258678z issued on 10/12/17 & to file a certificate of correc tion pursuant to 28.201.1and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certifi

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x17:upon inspection.the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02.rem:restore to service immediately and notify nycdob.the device has been returned to service.call

    Jun 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f.as per class(b254)28.301.1 failure to maintain. 50a-anti siphon not installed on fule oil piping; 50b-rear firedoor missing doglegs; 50c-exposed electrical wires; 50d-bottom blowdo

    Jun 19, 2018 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control # 807655.remedy: submit required technical report

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10,97x17. 97x10-device inoperative, repair.

    Apr 25, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    56y13,40r09,99bb05,77i11,02x10,17h11,16h11,39x10,39o02,08v01-56)oil leak hoist machine. 40)remove non elevator items from motor room. 99)exp cat 1. 77)light under platform inoperative. 02)phone not working. 17)

    Nov 30, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2x10,31v1. (2)outside communication car phone (x)inoperative (10)repair. (31)leveling unit (v)not level tripping hazard (1)adjust.

    Oct 12, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: ac units not installed as per manufactors specifications. violation conditions are as follows multiple ac units installed w/inadequate supports & welding/braci

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit doors not self closing.noted:@flrs 2through6, the cross corridor smoke doors aren't self closing.all drag &jam on the flr.one door has broken &2doors are missing the vision panels.rem:comply w.code.

    Jun 17, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg code compliant:lack of emergency lighting perbc1006.1,27-542.noted:throughout,inoperative emergency lighting w.battery backup.some broken w.bulbs missing.also exit signs aren't illumina

    Jun 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    07x10,42g11,59v15,56y13,52d02,40o02,39l10,39o02,29q03,35q03,67x10,17h11,16m07,70o02,71l10,32m07. 07 zone restrictor bracket removed/inoperative. hardware still on track;42 replace jumped fuse and provide proper

    May 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    40#7,37#7,70o2. 40-39 as per code keys to motor room and overhead.

    Jun 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    14m07,21q03,35q03,42d06,69m07,39x10. 21q03-install interlock covers for 1st,2nd,5th and 6th flrs; 35q03-install cover for electrical box under car; 42d06-secure relay on controller; 39x10-repair light top of ca

    Feb 24, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    14m07,15m07,19m07,21q03,29q03,35q03,36q03,37t07,37x10,37q03,39o02,39q03,42d06,60q03,67m07,69m07,70o02,76m97,99bb05.19-m-07 provide bottom safety retainer for hoistway doors(fire gibbs)21-q-03 install covers for

    Jul 7, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    37h11,37o2,3m7,5b10,5d6,14b10,29q3,32o2,39m7,56m7,58y10,61t7,98bb15,100e10. (100e10-car rubbing in shaftway); 3711-counterweight deflector sheave bearing worn replace; 3m7-phone missing, provide; 5b10-car door

    Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16h10,12b7,14i11,15m7,99bb5,52o2,56y10. 16h- repair basement engaging rollers - repair 1st flr hanger rollers, sight guard. 12b- provide twolamps as per code. 99bb- perform & file 1 yr test.

    Jan 27, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16h11,19m07,37d06. (16-h-11)replace worn 1st floor rollers (19-m-07)p rovide bottom safety retainers all floors (37-d-06) secure overhead door.

    Jan 31, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations

    Oct 23, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations

    Jan 30, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    83x10/.83x10-1 rcny 11-20 only elevator in bldg out of service,restoreto service.

    Jun 21, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10 83-repair restore and provide service so a full inspection couldbe done by this department

    Oct 31, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    07x10/21q03/66o02/15i10/12q03/17h10 21-all floors 17- all floors.

    Jul 18, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    05j01/10m10/66o02/17h10/16x10/21x10/21q07/03q03/07q03/12q03/55y14/39o02/38o02/28q03/84m07/28l01/36p16 05-adjust cab door to remove exessive gap at return 28- closes to fast-post 07q03-cover for reopening switch

    Jun 1, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is at apt #4-f in the kitchen/foyer bathroom floors are uneven and sagging spalling and defective. remedy: obtain all necessary permits make all necessary repairs.

    May 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83,x,10 15,m,07 84,m,07 03,q,03 12,q,03 66,0,02 39,p,16 36,p,16 83 restore to service for a complete inspection by this dept 84m07 capacity plate 03q03 cover for fan in cab

    Dec 2, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,57o,13m,35c,74#,35p,33p,74 elevator out of service restore to service to be inspected by d.o.b

    Jan 9, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a third round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local laws 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file

    May 5, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a third round technical report periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings remedy file the required report to bui

    Dec 20, 1996 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit removing and replacing steam pipes at lobby of said premises a secarch of departmnet records show no permit issued fr said work remedy stop all work engage a licesed n y c plumber to obtain

    Dec 17, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failuer to submit a third round technical report periodic inspection of exterior wall and appintentances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buidlings rules and regulations remedy file the

    May 3, 1996 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,33p,35p.

    Jun 13, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a third round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy:file the

    Mar 7, 1994 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
78
Building area
72,727 ft²
Lot area
15,300 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2529 / 63
Assessed value
$1,564,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #202890, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 1261 Merriam Avenue

Who owns 1261 Merriam Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp 1261 Merriam Housing Development Fund Company,.

Does 1261 Merriam Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 537 housing violations at this property.

Is 1261 Merriam Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 78 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 78 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1261 Merriam Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1261 Merriam Avenue?

It has 78 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.