1661 Jerome Avenue, University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Bronx, NY 10453
BBL 2028610039 (Borough 2, Block 2861, Lot 39) · BIN 2008357 · Last updated: · University Heights (South)-Morris Heights · ZIP 10453
Also recorded in city data as: 1663 Jerome Ave
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
1661 Jerome Avenue (Bronx, NY 10453; tax lot BBL 2028610039) is a garage or parking property (building class G1: garage, gas station or parking (subtype G1)), built around 1925, on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned C8-3. City tax records list the owner as MUSA M. SIMREEN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $438,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations (two BIS violations and one DOB NOW safety violation) and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 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
- MUSA M. SIMREEN
- Building class
- G1 · Garage, gas station or parking
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 5,000 sq ft · C8-3
- Market value (DOF)
- $438,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2028610039
- BIN
- 2008357
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 3Active DOB violationsBIS 2 · DOB NOW safety 1
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1661 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (BBL 2028610039)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1661-jerome-avenue-2028610039. 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)
- MUSA M. SIMREENThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- G1 – Garage, gas station or parking (subtype G1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Parking facilitiesCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1925Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 5,000 sq ft (50 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,250 sq ft (incl. 4,250 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C8-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.85 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 2028610039 (Borough 2, Block 2861, Lot 39) · BIN 2008357BBL 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 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $438,000The 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
- $197,100The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $170,010Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $438,000 | $197,100 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $401,000 | $180,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $380,000 | $171,000 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | M. Sopher & Co. Llc | Simreen, Musa M. | FT_2610007259661 |
| 1989-02-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 1661-1663 Jerome Avecp. | M. Sopher & Co/Co-Prtnrs | FT_2300000744630 |
| 1971-05-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Steinbrecher Rose | 1661 63 Jerome Avenue Corp | BK_7120015500116 |
| 1970-12-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 1530 Jerome Avenue Corporation | Rose Steinbrecher | BK_7020014601187 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB job filings 2 open of 3
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 · 2010-03-03 | 220044958 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-01-12 | $3,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2008-08-22 | 210063526 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-08-14 | $82,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2000-08-11 | 200325585 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1995-05-24 | $20,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-03 | 2011-03-03 | 220044958 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-08-22 | 2009-08-09 | 210063526 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-08-22 | 2009-08-09 | 210063526 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-08-22 | 2009-08-09 | 210063526 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-09-18 | 1996-01-02 | 200325585 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-08-21 | 1995-12-31 | 200325585 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-08-21 | 1996-08-14 | 200325585 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; 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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2005-07-05 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V070505CER05DM | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2005-07-05 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V070505CER04DM |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 1 active of 1
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2025-09-18 | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0088946 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 5) |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
ECB violations (DOB) 0 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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2005-08-11 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BRICK WALLS DEFECT BRICKS MISSING BRICKS BULDGING MORTAR THRUOUT PARAPET WALLS LOCATION EAST & SOUTH WALLS.REMEDY:MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY MAINTAIN BRICK WALL | $2,000 / $2,000 / $0 | 34490854J |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2005-04-11 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BRICK WALLS DEFECT:BRICKS MISSING, BRICKS BULDGING MISSING MORTAR.THRU OUT PARAPIT WALLS.LOCATION:EAST & SOUTH WALLS.REMEDY:MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY MAINTAIN BRCK WALL | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34465845N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2006-01-06 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. NOTE: MISSING BRICKS AND COPING STONES OBSERVED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. ALSO BULGING AND MISSING MORTAR AND CRACKS OBSERVED IN THE BRICK WORK ON THE EAST | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34505209X |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 23
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 | 2018-09-30 | Police Department | OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS | CARDENAS | $25 / $0 / $25 | 0200491143 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-03-19 | Sanitation Others | SPILLAGE FROM TRUCK OR RECEPTACLE | VIVERO CROSS BRONX | $130 / $150 / $0 | 0203899071 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2014-08-18 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES | MUSA M SIMREEN | — / — / — | 011395777P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-07-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STREET OBSTRUCTION | VIVERO CROSS BRONX | $100 / $100 / — | 043156967Z |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-07-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY | FERNANDO PONCE RAMOS | $500 / $0 / $0 | 043774409M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-07-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY | TITAN SAFETY GATES CORP | $500 / $0 / $0 | 043814613N |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-07-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY | TITAN SAFETY GATES CORP | $500 / $0 / $0 | 043814611J |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-07-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY | FERNANDO PONCE RAMOS | $500 / $0 / $0 | 043774408K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-07-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY | TITAN SAFETY GATES CORP | $500 / $0 / $0 | 043814612L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2012-01-29 | Dept Of Tran | NO RAISED PLOW SIGN/STEEL PLATES OR FAIL TO COUNTERSINK PLATES W/RDWAY | CONSOLIDATED EDISON | $750 / $250 / — | 0180305960 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-01-28 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO PIN AND OR RAMP STEEL PLATES | CONSOLIDATED EDISON | $1,200 / $1,200 / — | 0180305941 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-01-12 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | CROSS BRONX LIVE POULTRY | $100 / $100 / — | 043053530Y |
Showing 12 of 23 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
311 requests (last 12 months) 13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-08-18 |
| 2026-07-07 | DOT | Street Sign - Dangling – Other/Unknown | Closed | 2026-07-13 |
| 2026-06-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-06-24 |
| 2026-06-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk | Closed | 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-06-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk | Closed | 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-06-21 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-06-21 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-06-20 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-05-27 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-30 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-05-02 |
Showing 10 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 University Heights (South)-Morris Heights: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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