1291 Grant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
BBL 2028300072 (Borough 2, Block 2830, Lot 72) · BIN 2824394, 2007963, 2825571 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 233 E 169 St · 1291/2 Grant Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
1291 Grant Avenue (Bronx, NY 10456; tax lot BBL 2028300072) is an outdoor recreation property (building class Q1: outdoor recreation facility (subtype Q1)), on a 17,836 sq ft lot zoned PARK. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $417,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, nine active DOB violations and one active ECB violation. There were three 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
- NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
- Building class
- Q1 · Outdoor recreation facility
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 17,836 sq ft · PARK
- Market value (DOF)
- $417,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2028300072
- BIN
- 2824394, 2007963, 2825571
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 9Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1291 Grant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 (BBL 2028300072)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1291-grant-avenue-2028300072. 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)
- NYC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- Q1 – Outdoor recreation facility (subtype Q1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Open space & outdoor recreationCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 0
- Lot size
- 17,836 sq ft (147.03 ft × 124.49 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- PARKThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Park.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.00 built / 0.00 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 2028300072 (Borough 2, Block 2830, Lot 72) · BIN 2824394, 2007963, 2825571BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-06; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $417,000The 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
- $187,650The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $187,650Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $417,000 | $187,650 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $405,000 | $182,250 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $393,000 | $176,850 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 1125 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Financeof The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Financ Eof The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Ne Wyork; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The Cityof New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Newyork; Commisioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York | City Of New York; The City O Fnew York; The City Of Ny; The City Of Ne Wyork; City Of Ny; The City Of New York; The City O F New York | BK_8120045501005 |
| 1979-04-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lopez Richard; Morales Antonio | Julio Espinell; Richard Lopez | BK_7920038800127 |
| 1978-11-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Xela Equities Inc | Antonio Morales; Richard Lopez | BK_7820037500691 |
| 1973-05-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Robitzek Arthur Scott; Robitzek Edward H | Xela Equities Inc | BK_7320020900678 |
| 1973-05-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Robitzek John E | Xela Equities Inc | BK_7320020900680 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 1 open of 5
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2004-02-05 | 200731672 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2002-05-10 | $500,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2023-03-28 | X00594609-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-09-16 | $6,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2001-04-04 | 200656584 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2001-02-06 | $5,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1999-10-07 | 200448220 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1999-04-30 | $2,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1991-09-27 | 200117355 BIS | DM – Demolition | 1991-06-07 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 5
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-17 | 2022-06-11 | X00594609-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence INSTALLATION OF PLYWOOD FENCE AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE,OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | Signed-off |
| 2004-02-05 | 2005-04-01 | 200731672 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-02-05 | 2004-12-31 | 200731672 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1991-06-11 | 1992-01-01 | 200117355 BIS | Demolition | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1991-06-11 | 1991-12-31 | 200117355 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 9 active of 21
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 | 2021-07-30 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, RETAINING WALL HAVE LOTS OF VERTICAL, STEP AND HORIZONTAL BIG CRACKS AND IS IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR WHICH CAN BE COLLAPSE ANYTIME. | V073021C21-00855 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031699LL629110107 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V050498LL629114282 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V091697LL6291200886 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V082995LL629119851 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1994-06-09 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V060994LL629105018 | |
| Active VPW-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-ACTIVE | 1993-07-22 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VPW072293C03H01 | |
| Active VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE | 1993-07-22 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VP072293C03H01 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-05-17 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V051793LL629105197 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2021-08-03 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | ERECT AN 80 LINEAR FEET FENCE APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET AWAY FROM RETAINING WALL | V*080321IMEGNCY16327 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V*123109LBLVIO09102 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629109359 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010308LL629109316 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2007-01-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*011907LL629109838 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629109419 |
Showing 15 of 21 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 3
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2000-09-20 | Non-Hazardous | 802/46M7/15B1/37D6/3002/53#3/52M7/36D6/3607/50F11/3I11/5702-PROVIDE SPINOUT DEVICE ADJUST TOP FL. HOISTWAY DOOR CLOSER AS WHERE NEEDED PROPERTY SECURE TIME ON CONTROLLER PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOTOR EXPOSED WIRE PROV | $0 / $0 / $0 | 38107522Y |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1997-01-07 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT RECORDS BUILDING DEMOLISHED UNDER PERMIT 200117355 FORMER VACANT LOT USE FOR PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES APPROXIMATELY 50 CARS REMEDY DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34139870L |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1996-06-24 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPACNY #27240-59 STATES THAT THE LOT SHOULD BE OCCUPIED TO STORE 13 VEHICLES ONLY FOR TENANTS OF 241 EAST 269 THE ENTIRE LOT IS OCCUPIED | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34140234Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 8
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-12-14 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | NUEVO STILO | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047711470Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-12-13 | Doitt | FAILURE TO PROVIDE WORKING PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES | CITYBRIDGE | $2,000 / $2,000 / $0 | 0187228370 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2005-05-21 | $100 / $100 / — | 0147836902 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2005-05-09 | $100 / $100 / — | 0147622631 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2002-10-04 | $100 / $100 / — | 0128264950 | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2001-05-18 | $300 / — / — | 0118071315 | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2001-03-08 | $80 / — / — | 0118042358 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2000-09-20 | — / — / — | 038107522Y |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Talking | Closed | 2026-07-08 |
| 2025-12-22 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY | Closed | 2025-12-24 |
| 2025-12-08 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING | Closed | 2025-12-10 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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