# 1696 Nelson Avenue, University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Bronx, NY 10453

BBL 2028760170 · Block 2876 · Lot 170 · BIN 2008852  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1696-nelson-avenue-2028760170  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

1696 Nelson Avenue (Bronx, NY 10453; tax lot BBL 2028760170) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 1931, on a 2,985 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as DREAMYARD NEP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND C ORPORATION; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 29, 2017 lists a price of $12,795,181 in a deed covering 6 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $776,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. There were 10 311 requests in the past 12 months and 18 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, “1696 Nelson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (BBL 2028760170)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1696-nelson-avenue-2028760170. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

University Heights (South)-Morris Heights: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10453: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 1694 Nelson Avenue (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1694-nelson-avenue-2028760169
- 1698 Nelson Avenue (46 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1698-nelson-avenue-2028760171
- 1690 Nelson Avenue (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1690-nelson-avenue-2028760167
- 1684 Nelson Avenue (110 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1684-nelson-avenue-2028760165
- 1706 Nelson Avenue (120 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1706-nelson-avenue-2028760174
- 1680 Nelson Avenue (160 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1680-nelson-avenue-2028760163
- 1665 Macombs Road (111 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1665-macombs-road-2028760185
- 1669 Macombs Road (146 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1669-macombs-road-2028760184

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: DREAMYARD NEP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND C ORPORATION
- Building class: C3 – Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 4 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,985 sq ft · Building area: 3,150 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $776,000, assessed value $349,200, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2017-06-29 from UNIVERSITY AVENUE, L.P. to DREAMYARD NEP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, stated price $12,795,181 for a deed covering 6 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-04-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-04-10 from NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HSNG DEVELOP.FUND.CO.INC. to UNIVERSITY AVENUE, L.P., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-06-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-06-28 from NYC HPD to NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HDFC INC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 6 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-04-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-04-30 from COMMISSIONER/FINANCE/NYC to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 42 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-05 from 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 to 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, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 1125 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-10-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-10-25 from RIO FRANK to OLFRIO REALTY CORP, 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 240186829 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EG… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2020-07-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220581500: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-07-06, expires 2021-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-07-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220581500: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-07-06, expires 2021-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-06-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220581500: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-06-11, expires 2020-07-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-05-31 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00169600-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2019-05-31, expires 2020-09-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-07-16 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220581500: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-07-16, expires 2019-06-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-06-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220581500: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-06-21, expires 2018-07-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-06-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220581500: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-06-27, expires 2018-06-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-06-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240186829: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2017-06-26, expires 2018-06-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-12-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200537115: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-12-11, expires 2001-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200615879: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-12-04, expires 2001-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200537115: Alteration. Issued 2000-12-04, expires 2001-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-09-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200537115: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2000-09-15, expires 2001-09-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-04-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200615879: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-04-03, expires 2000-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-03-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200537115: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-03-27, expires 2000-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-03-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200537115: Alteration. Issued 2000-03-24, expires 2000-12-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-02-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200410028: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1997-02-05, expires 1997-10-13. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

No records found.

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-09 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-01-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-04-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-04-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-03-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-03-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-03-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-03-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-01-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 28. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2028760170/complaints

## 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 DREAMYARD NEP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND C ORPORATION. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2017-06-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2017-06-29). | 636b-3b5g |

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