640 Faile Street, Bronx, NY 10474
BBL 2027660835 (Borough 2, Block 2766, Lot 835) · BIN 2006759 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
640 Faile Street (Bronx, NY 10474; tax lot BBL 2027660835) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1915, on a 2,067 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RIOS MELIDA B. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $927,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active ECB violation and seven 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
- RIOS MELIDA B
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 1915 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,067 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $927,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2027660835
- BIN
- 2006759
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 7OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “640 Faile Street, Bronx, NY 10474 (BBL 2027660835)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/640-faile-street-2027660835. 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)
- RIOS MELIDA BThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1915Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,067 sq ft (20.67 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,520 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.22 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 2027660835 (Borough 2, Block 2766, Lot 835) · BIN 2006759BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $927,000The 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
- $55,620The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $16,766Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $927,000 | $55,620 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $769,000 | $46,140 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $686,000 | $41,160 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Timbiano, Jorge E.; Timbiano, Eva | Rios, Melida B. | FT_2720004495572 |
| 1993-09-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Timbiano, Eva; Timbiano, Jorge E | Rios, Melida | FT_2780000871278 |
| 1991-02-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Puente, Freddy | Timbiano, Jorge E.; Timbiano, Eva | FT_2250000803025 |
| 1990-10-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tart Corp | Puente, Freddy | FT_2810000797381 |
| 1988-05-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Puente, Freddy | Tart Corp. | FT_2720000718872 |
| 1987-06-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Vidal, Eduardo | Puente, Freddy | FT_2320000682032 |
| 1986-02-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Joyner, Justina | Vidal, Eduardo | FT_2720000635772 |
| 1976-12-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Joyner James W | James W Joyer; Justina Joyer | BK_7620032201445 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
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 SIGNED OFF · 2017-03-27 | 240111954 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2015-08-28 | $30,204 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-23 | 2016-11-07 | 240111954 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 10
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 | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 2 TO 7 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT CELLAR - CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A CLASS 'A' APT WITH 3 PC BTHRM; KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE, RESIDENTIAL SINK; 1 BDRM. ADDLT APT EXIST AT 1ST FLR, 5 SRO | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 39125831N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 2 TO 7 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR - 2ND RM FROM REAR, CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A SRO WITH KEY LOCK AT DOOR, BED, TV, REFRIGERATOR, FOOD, TOILETRIES, PERSONAL BELONGINGS, SHARED | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 39125829Y |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 2 TO 7 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR - 3RD RM FROM FRONT, CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A SRO WITH KEY LOCK AT DOOR, BED, TV, REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, FOOD, TOILETRIES, PERSONAL BELONG | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 39125826Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 2 | W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR - FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO CREATE A BDRM, KITCHEN AREA & BTHRM. AT 2ND FLR - PARTITION WALLS WERE ERECTED TO CREATE ADDL'T BDRMS., OBTAIN ALL PE | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 39125828M |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR A 3 PC BTHRM, RESIDENTIAL SINK AT KITCHEN AREA. GAS LINE INSTALLED FOR STOVE., OBTAIN PERMIT | $2,500 / $2,567 / $0 | 39125825R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR - ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED FOR BRANCH CIRCUITS, LIGHTS & OUTLETS, OBTAIN PERMIT | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39125830L |
| Resolved Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-30 | CLASS - 1 | REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION - VACATE STICKERS POSTED AT CELLAR & PRIMARY FRONT ENTRY DOORS ON 9/25/2024 WERE OBSERVED REMOVED., COMPLY WITH CODE | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 39126152X |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION - WOOD BALCONY AT 2ND FLR LEVEL, OBSERVED DETERIORATED & UNSTABLE WITH POTENTIAL TO COLLAPSE., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 39125827K |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 2 TO 7 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR - FRONT RM AT LEFT, CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A SRO WITH KEY LOCK AT DOOR, BED, TV, FOOD, CROCK POT, DISHES, HOT-PLATE, REFRIGERATOR, TOILETRIE | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 39125833R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2024-09-25 | CLASS - 1 | RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 2 TO 7 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. NOTED: AT 2ND FLR - FRONT RM AT RIGHT, CREATED & OCCUPIED AS A SRO WITH KEY LOCK AT DOOR, BED, TV, (2) REFRIGERATORS, TOILETRIES, PERSONAL BELONGINGS, SHARED | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 39125832P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 7 unpaid of 32
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 APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CLASS1 VIOLATION OF 28-210.1 28-210.2 | RIOS MELIDA B | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 039125832P |
| Unpaid balance APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | RIOS MELIDA B | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 039125828M |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | RIOS MELIDA B | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039125830L |
| Unpaid balance APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | DWELLING WITH MORE THAN 3 ADD TL UNITS CONTRARY TO C OF O | RIOS MELIDA B | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 039125829Y |
| Unpaid balance APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | DWELLING WITH MORE THAN 3 ADD TL UNITS CONTRARY TO C OF O | RIOS MELIDA B | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 039125833R |
| Unpaid balance APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES | RIOS MELIDA B | $2,500 / $0 / $2,500 | 039125827K |
| Unpaid balance APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION | 2024-09-25 | Dept. Of Buildings | DWELLING WITH MORE THAN 3 ADD TL UNITS CONTRARY TO C OF O | RIOS MELIDA B | $60,000 / $0 / $60,000 | 039125826Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-03-06 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | RIOS MELIDA B | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049693411P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2025-10-29 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | RIOS MELIDA B | $300 / $178 / $0 | 049498312X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2025-07-25 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | RIOS MELIDA B | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049237163X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-02-26 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | RIOS MELIDA B | $80 / $80 / $0 | 048949138N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-10-23 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | RIOS MELIDA B | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048681486P |
Showing 12 of 32 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-25 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-05-25 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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All properties on Faile St, Bronx · All of Bronx 10474 (Hunts Point)
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