2543 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
BBL 2032010044 (Borough 2, Block 3201, Lot 44) · BIN 2014380, 2014379 · Last updated: · University Heights (North)-Fordham · ZIP 10468
Also recorded in city data as: 2549 Jerome Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
2543 Jerome Avenue (Bronx, NY 10468; tax lot BBL 2032010044) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1957, on a 5,060 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as HARRY MORRIS, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 18, 2023 lists a price of $975,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $901,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows four active DOB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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
- HARRY MORRIS, LLC
- Building class
- K1 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1957 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 5,060 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $901,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $975,000 · 2023-01-18
- BBL
- 2032010044
- BIN
- 2014380, 2014379
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2543 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 (BBL 2032010044)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2543-jerome-avenue-2032010044. 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)
- HARRY MORRIS, 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
- 1957Often 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
- 5,060 sq ft (46 ft × 110 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,060 sq ft (incl. 5,060 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.00 built / 2.43 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 2032010044 (Borough 2, Block 3201, Lot 44) · BIN 2014380, 2014379BBL 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 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $901,000The 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
- $405,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $371,700Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $901,000 | $405,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $830,000 | $373,500 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $804,000 | $361,800 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-18 | DEED | $975,000 | N.E.K. Realty Corp | Harry Morris, Llc | 2023013000496001 |
| 1980-06-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Jost Ruth; Strauss Max | Nek Realty Corp | BK_8020042001140 |
| 1976-06-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Strauss Max; Jost Max Ex Of | Ruth Jost; Max Strauss | BK_7620030700950 |
| 1966-09-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 2355 Hughes Ave Inc | Isidore Kosofsky | BK_6620012000116 |
| 1966-09-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kosofsky Isidore | Max Strauss; Max Jost | BK_6620012000120 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 0 open of 1
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 Approved · 2024-04-08 | X00988565-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration CO | 2024-01-16 | $100,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 4 active of 4
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 | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V091697LL6291203886 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V082995LL629116520 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1994-06-09 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V060994LL629101925 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-04-23 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V042393LL629100358 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 22
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 | 2026-09-18 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | LLC | $330 / $0 / $330 | 0803977140 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-18 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST | BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049092254R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-07-07 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | RBS FURNITURE LIQUIADATORS | $50 / $50 / $0 | 046929596J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-12-12 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL | R B S FURNITURE WAREHOUSE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 046919063H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PERMITS | N.E.K RLTY CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011730685N |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PERMITS | N.E.K RLTY CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011730683J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | STORAGE, ACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND WASTE | N.E.K RLTY CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011730684L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2019-04-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL | RBS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 045831244Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-12-21 | LITTERING 1ST OFFENSE | HERNANDEZ | $75 / $75 / — | 042555128J | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-06-02 | Sanitation Dept | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | R B S FURNIFURE | $100 / $100 / — | 044010324J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-12-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | R | $100 / $100 / — | 043265680Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-11-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | RBS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE | $100 / $100 / — | 043162716P |
Showing 12 of 22 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-08-28 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 (North)-Fordham: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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- 2575 Jerome Avenue (246 ft) (133 open items)
- 2550 Jerome Avenue (0.11 mi) (69 open items)
Same tax block (3201), closest first
- 2501 Jerome Avenue (306 ft) (eight open items)
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