# 1479 Needham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

BBL 2047170090 · Block 4717 · Lot 90 · BIN 2060156  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1479-needham-avenue-2047170090  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

1479 Needham Avenue (Bronx, NY 10469; tax lot BBL 2047170090) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1958, on a 1,741 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as BROWN, LAVERN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 13, 2023 lists a price of $700,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $669,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven open HPD violations. There were 10 311 requests in the past 12 months and five HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1479 Needham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 (BBL 2047170090)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1479-needham-avenue-2047170090. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Pelham Gardens: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/pelham-gardens

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/pelham-gardens/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/pelham-gardens/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/pelham-gardens/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/pelham-gardens/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/pelham-gardens/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 7 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BROWN, LAVERN
- Building class: B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1958
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 1,741 sq ft · Building area: 1,912 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $669,000, assessed value $40,140, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-09-13 from FORD, CAROL to BROWN, LAVERN; BROWN, DEAN, stated price $700,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-07-25 from FORD, ILEENE to FORD, CAROL, stated price $440,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-07-25 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2005-07-25 from ILEENE HEIR AS SOLE SURVIVING HEIR OF THE ESTATE to FORD, ILEENE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-10-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-10-25 from JONES, BLANCHE; JONES, WILLIAM to FORD, ILEENE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt BSMT: § 27-2005,2007 ADMON. CODE: FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR GATES FROM AT LEAST 1 WINDOW. AT SLIDE WINDOW TO REAR YARD IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-20 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt BSMT: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-20 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt BSMT: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-20 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-20 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt BSMT: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-20 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt BSMT: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRST WOODEN TREAD BOTTOM UP AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-20 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt BSMT: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BSMT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMT): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Door/Window – Window Frame. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMNT): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Appliance – Refrigerator; Door/Window – Window Frame; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Appliance – Refrigerator; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-10-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Air Quality – Dust from Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: APPLIANCE – REFRIGERATOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: DOOR/WINDOW – WINDOW FRAME. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: APPLIANCE – ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: APPLIANCE – REFRIGERATOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: ELECTRIC – OUTLET/SWITCH. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: APPLIANCE – ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as BROWN, LAVERN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-09-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-13). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-09-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-13). | 636b-3b5g |

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