1149 Forest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
BBL 2026520053 (Borough 2, Block 2652, Lot 53) · BIN 2100994 · Last updated: · Morrisania · ZIP 10456
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
1149 Forest Avenue (Bronx, NY 10456; tax lot BBL 2026520053) is a one-family home (building class A5: one-family home, attached or semi-detached), built around 1987, on a 1,350 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $646,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, six active ECB violations and 16 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR
- Building class
- A5 · One-family home, attached or semi-detached
- Year built · units
- 1987 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,350 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $646,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2026520053
- BIN
- 2100994
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 6Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 16OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1149 Forest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 (BBL 2026520053)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1149-forest-avenue-2026520053. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JRThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A5 – One-family home, attached or semi-detachedThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1987Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,350 sq ft (15.33 ft × 88 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,563 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.16 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 2026520053 (Borough 2, Block 2652, Lot 53) · BIN 2100994BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $646,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $38,760The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $20,477Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $646,000 | $38,760 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $617,000 | $37,020 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $537,000 | $32,220 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 2
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ortega, Gustavo Jr.; Ortega, Gustavo Sr. | Ortega, Gustavo A. Jr. | FT_2780004440178 |
| 1988-06-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Morrisania Holdings,Inc | Ortega, Gustavo Sr.; Ortega, Gustavo Jr. | FT_2490000722049 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
Work permits 0
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 2 active of 2
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2022-03-02 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | FTM THREE STORY PLUS CELLAR SEMI DETACHED RESIDENTIAL BLDG AT THE FRONT YARD THE SLAB ON GRADE HAS SETTLED APPROX 12' STAIR STOOP IS NOT TO CODE. REMEDY: OWNER TO ENGAGE A NYS PE TO EVALUATE THE CONDITION AND REPAIR UNDER PERMIT. FILE FOR PERMIT BY 4/10/22 START WORK BY 5/1/22 | V030222CFEU20301XC |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2022-02-14 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | APPRX. TEN BY FIFTEEN FEET OF FRONT YARD AT EXPOSURE#1 IS SINKING AND CAVING. | V021422C22-00446 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 6 active of 7
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2023-10-11 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER IN DOB VIOLATION VIO22-00446,DATED 2/14/2022.RESPONDENT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ENGINEER'SREPORT CONCERNING STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT CONDITIONS.AS OF 10/11/2023,A | $12,500 / $0 / $12,500 | 37025968N |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2026-01-15 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDERS IN DOBVIO2200446, ISSUED 02/14/22. RESPONDENT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ENGINEERS REPORT CONCERNING STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT CONDITIONS. NO ACTIVE PERMITS ON FILE., | $25,000 / $0 / $25,000 | 39174035N |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2026-02-04 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 3 - SOFFIT AT ROOF DETERIORATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 5' OPENINGS THROUGH NORTH & SOUTH EXPOSING THE BUI | $10,000 / $0 / $10,000 | 39176017Z |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2026-02-04 | CLASS - 3 | ILLEGAL PARKING IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 - A BLUE HONDA PARKED AT FRONT YARD WITHOUT PLATES OR REGISTRATION AND DEFLATED TIRES CREATING DEAD STORAGE, CONFOR | $500 / $0 / $500 | 39176018K |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2026-02-04 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 RAIN LEADER PIPE OBSERVED NOT ATTACHED TO A STORM DRAIN/DRYWELL, CONCRETE AT FRONT YARD & FRONT STEP CO | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 39176016R |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2024-11-04 | CLASS - 2 | EXP.#1, CURB CUT IS ILLEGALLY CUT, ENABLING A VEHICLE TO DRIVE ONTO AN ILLEGAL PARKING PAD. ALSO, BLUE HONDA VEHICLE WITH NO PLATES, REGISTRATION IS PARKED ON PROPERTY, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE; REPAIR/REPLACE | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 39129382P |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2022-11-01 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER IN DOB VIOLATION VIO22-00446,DATED 2/11/2022.RESPONDENT WAS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ENGINEER'SREPORT CONCERNING STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT CONDITIONS.AS OF 11/1/2022,AN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 37023330P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 16 unpaid of 26
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-07-14 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0803904640 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-02-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $10,000 / $0 / $10,000 | 039176017Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-02-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 039176016R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-02-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $500 / $0 / $500 | 039176018K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-02-03 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $350 / $0 / $350 | 049625893M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-28 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $350 / $0 / $350 | 049593674Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-28 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $350 / $0 / $350 | 049625890R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-08-15 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049230738X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-11-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 039129382P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-10-31 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048699841X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-10-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048689755K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-01 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | ORTEGA GUSTAVO A JR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048471234N |
Showing 12 of 26 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 4
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | DOHMH | Rodent – Condition Attracting Rodents | Closed | 2026-08-20 |
| 2026-08-14 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-08-18 |
| 2026-07-01 | NYPD | Drug Activity – Use Outside | Closed | 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-03-24 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking | Closed | 2026-03-24 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Morrisania: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Forest Ave
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- 1157 Forest Avenue (76 ft)
- 1159 Forest Avenue (96 ft)
- 1156 Forest Avenue (113 ft)
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