1968 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
BBL 2028540003 (Borough 2, Block 2854, Lot 3) · BIN 2008259 · Last updated: · University Heights (South)-Morris Heights · ZIP 10453
Also recorded in city data as: 1974 Jerome Ave
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
1968 Jerome Avenue (Bronx, NY 10453; tax lot BBL 2028540003) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 2003, on a 7,500 sq ft lot zoned C4-4D. City tax records list the owner as MOLABA, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 24, 2019 lists a price of $3,350,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,428,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- MOLABA, LLC
- Building class
- K1 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 2003 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 7,500 sq ft · C4-4D
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,428,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $3,350,000 · 2019-09-24
- BBL
- 2028540003
- BIN
- 2008259
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 5OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1968 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (BBL 2028540003)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1968-jerome-avenue-2028540003. 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)
- MOLABA, LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K1 – Store building (subtype K1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 2003Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 7,500 sq ft (75 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,375 sq ft (incl. 4,375 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C4-4D, JThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.58 built / 6.02 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 2028540003 (Borough 2, Block 2854, Lot 3) · BIN 2008259BBL 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 2026-11-08; 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)
- $1,428,000The 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
- $642,600The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $623,970Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,428,000 | $642,600 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,381,000 | $621,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,376,000 | $619,200 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-24 | DEED | $3,350,000 | Wrb-1968 Jerome Ave., Llc | Molaba, Llc | 2019092600136001 |
| 2006-11-02 | DEED | $1,260,000 | Octagon Property Holdings Llc | Wrb-1968 Jerome Ave., Llc A Delaware Llc | 2006110700448001 |
| 2002-10-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | G L & P Corp. | Octagon Property Holding Llc | FT_2420008851942 |
| 2002-10-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Receptions Plus, Inc..Etal/Deft; Fusco, Louis Jr./Ref | G L & P Corp. | FT_2750008851975 |
| 1982-02-11 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | De Leonardis, Frank | Receptions Plus, Inc | FT_2530000557553 |
| 1980-03-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | 1970 Jerome Avenue Realty Corp | Frank De Leonardis | BK_8020041500134 |
| 1977-02-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 134 West 23rd Street Corp | 1970 Jerome Ave Realty Corp | BK_7720032600782 |
| 1967-08-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Schrag Mildred T | 134 West 23rd Street Corp | BK_6720024400278 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 0 open of 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open LOC Issued · 2021-02-08 | X00449258-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-02-03 | $25,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2009-10-06 | 210078262 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-11-12 | $20,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-03-19 | 201102083 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2007-01-16 | $13,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-04-07 | 200767928 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2002-12-19 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-05-04 | 200762246 BIS | NB – New building | 2002-11-19 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2002-09-25 | 200450564 BIS | DM – Demolition | 1999-05-18 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-03-29 | X00449258-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems REMOVE EXISTING HVAC ROOFTOP UNIT AND REPLACE NEW 20 TON HVAC ROOFTOP UNIT ON EXISTING STEEL DUNNAGE CONNECT TO EXISTING DUCT ON THE ROOF. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGR | Signed-off |
| 2009-05-07 | 2010-05-07 | 210078262 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-04-28 | 2010-02-14 | 210078262 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-02-08 | 2008-02-08 | 201102083 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-01-18 | 2007-02-14 | 201102083 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-01-18 | 2007-02-14 | 201102083 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-02-02 | 2004-12-25 | 200762246 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-02-02 | 2005-02-01 | 200762246 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2004-02-02 | 2004-07-11 | 200762246 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2003-09-04 | 2003-12-25 | 200762246 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2003-09-04 | 2003-12-25 | 200762246 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2003-01-24 | 2003-07-14 | 200762246 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 2 active of 10
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 | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO14321 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO14322 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629109137 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629109136 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629108742 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-05-05 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | V*050599IMEGNCY174/99 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-05-04 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V*050499C0501JP | |
| Resolved/dismissed VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSED | 1996-09-09 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VP*090996C5W1 | |
| Resolved/dismissed VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSED | 1995-06-07 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VP*060795C05H09 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V%*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-02-28 | UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE | V%*022895UB2004/95 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 5 unpaid of 65
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 HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-07-29 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 4TH | LLC | $2,000 / $0 / $2,000 | 0803921966 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-06-10 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 3RD | LLC | $2,000 / $0 / $2,000 | 0803868158 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-04-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | ISAIAS CRUZ | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 011805942Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2023-01-13 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | LLC | $600 / $270 / $330 | 0802546306 |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2018-03-28 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | WRB-1968 JEROME AVE LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 0600010245 |
| Hearing pending Default RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED | 2026-03-20 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND | LLC | $1,200 / $0 / $1,200 | 0803786015 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-12-10 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | LLC | $330 / $330 / $0 | 0803701728 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-05-08 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O MGMT | $330 / $330 / $0 | 0803481150 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-14 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND | C O MGMT | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0803350278 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-12-04 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0803294068 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-06-28 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O MGMT | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803107856 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED | 2023-06-23 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | EMISSION OF ODOROUS AIR CONTAMINANT FROM SOURCE 1ST OFF | NEYTALIS ORTIZ | $400 / $400 / $0 | 000601299P |
Showing 12 of 65 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
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
Closest on Jerome Ave
- 1966 Jerome Avenue (57 ft) (59 open items)
- 1980 Jerome Avenue (139 ft) (eight open items)
- 1956 Jerome Avenue (206 ft) (33 open items)
- 1975 Jerome Avenue (223 ft) (68 open items)
- 1985 Jerome Avenue (292 ft) (13 open items)
- 1946 Jerome Avenue (321 ft) (13 open items)
Same tax block (2854), closest first
- 1979 Walton Avenue (163 ft) (35 open items)
- 20 East 179th Street (226 ft) (44 open items)
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