1354 Merriam Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02531-0018Map
Owner of record: Ft. Independence Condos LLC
1354 Merriam Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2008 in Bronx, 10452. It has 11 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ft. Independence Condos LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2026. 14 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 40
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system signage missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide approved glass at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 12, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot scalding water at kitchen fixture located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges at boiler room door at rear court yard
Feb 21, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story west 1 apartment # 2b under vacate order # 228682 in the entire apartment located at apt
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to roof at north section , 4th story
Apr 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide handset and an unlockable slide bolt or hook-on bulkhead roof door that allow re-entry from roof to public hall, 4th story, section at north and south , 4th story
Apr 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov certified late - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Dec 14, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2013 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2013 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at public hall stairs
Sep 11, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Oct 1, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
1rcny 103-09(e). failure to file a retaining wall condition assessmentreport by the deadline as required by 1rcny 103-09(e)(2) and (5). to date, the department has not recieved a retaining wall condition assess
Feb 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.defect noted:at time of inspection handle for rear door is missing. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Jun 8, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
New bldg or open lot occupied w/o a valid temporary/final c/o.note:premises occupied under c/o#210007972t001 exp 7/22/10.observed:premises currently occupied & in use,no valid final or tco on file.rem:obtain va
Aug 19, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. note defect no shed on merriam & on 170 west during construction work. (brick work) 3 stories. stop all work. remedy: provide sidewalk shed immediately.
Sep 23, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide protection for sidewalks and walkway during construction operations. construction work being done under nb permit #210007972-01-nb issued 5/9/08 expires 4/2/09. at time of inspection public
Jul 25, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 9, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 9, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2008
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 12,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,846 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2531 / 18
- Assessed value
- $395,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #226006, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 1354 Merriam Avenue
Who owns 1354 Merriam Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ft. Independence Condos LLC.
Does 1354 Merriam Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 1354 Merriam Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1354 Merriam Avenue built?
City records list 2008 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1354 Merriam Avenue?
It has 11 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.