# 1968 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

BBL 2028540003 · Block 2854 · Lot 3 · BIN 2008259  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1968-jerome-avenue-2028540003  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 1974 Jerome Ave

## Summary

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.)

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.

## 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.

- 1966 Jerome Avenue (57 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1966-jerome-avenue-2028540001
- 1980 Jerome Avenue (139 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1980-jerome-avenue-2028540008
- 1956 Jerome Avenue (206 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1956-jerome-avenue-2028530022
- 1975 Jerome Avenue (223 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1975-jerome-avenue-2028630054
- 1985 Jerome Avenue (292 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1985-jerome-avenue-2028630050
- 1946 Jerome Avenue (321 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1946-jerome-avenue-2028530017
- 1979 Walton Avenue (163 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1979-walton-avenue-2028540018
- 20 East 179th Street (226 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/20-east-179th-street-2028540015

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MOLABA, LLC
- Building class: K1 – Store building (subtype K1)
- Year built: 2003
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 7,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,375 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4D, J
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,428,000, assessed value $642,600, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-09-24 from WRB-1968 JEROME AVE., LLC to MOLABA, LLC, stated price $3,350,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-11-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-11-02 from OCTAGON PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC to WRB-1968 JEROME AVE., LLC A DELAWARE LLC, stated price $1,260,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-10-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-10-04 from G L & P CORP. to OCTAGON PROPERTY HOLDING LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-10-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-10-04 from RECEPTIONS PLUS, INC..ETAL/DEFT; FUSCO, LOUIS JR./REF to G L & P CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-02-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-02-11 from DE LEONARDIS, FRANK to RECEPTIONS PLUS, INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-03-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-03-31 from 1970 JEROME AVENUE REALTY CORP to FRANK DE LEONARDIS, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-02-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-02-09 from 134 WEST 23RD STREET CORP to 1970 JEROME AVE REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-08-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-08-04 from SCHRAG MILDRED T to 134 WEST 23RD STREET 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00449258-I1: 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, EG…. Issued 2021-02-04, expires 2021-03-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2009-05-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 210078262: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2009-05-07, expires 2010-05-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 210078262: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-04-28, expires 2010-02-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-02-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201102083: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2007-02-08, expires 2008-02-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201102083: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-01-18, expires 2007-02-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201102083: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2007-01-18, expires 2007-02-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2004-02-02, expires 2004-12-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-02-02, expires 2005-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: New building. Issued 2004-02-02, expires 2004-07-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-09-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2003-09-04, expires 2003-12-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-09-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: New building. Issued 2003-09-04, expires 2003-12-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-01-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: New building. Issued 2003-01-24, expires 2003-07-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-01-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-01-24, expires 2004-01-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-01-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200762246: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2003-01-24, expires 2003-08-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-05-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200450564: Demolition. Issued 1999-05-21, expires 2000-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-05-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200450564: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1999-05-21, expires 1999-12-21. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 4TH. Unpaid balance $2,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 3RD. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-01-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $330. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-03-28 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bwso: FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-20 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

No records found.

## 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 MOLABA, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-09-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-09-24). | 636b-3b5g |

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