# 839 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459

BBL 2027090036 · Block 2709 · Lot 36 · BIN 2005608  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/839-fox-street-2027090036  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 837-839 Fox St; 8399 Fox St

## Summary

839 Fox Street (Bronx, NY 10459; tax lot BBL 2027090036) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1907, on a 3,325 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as FOX 855, LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,757,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active ECB violation, four open HPD violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and five 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, “839 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459 (BBL 2027090036)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/839-fox-street-2027090036. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FOX 855, LLC
- Building class: C4 – Old-law tenement
- Year built: 1907
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 3,325 sq ft · Building area: 7,400 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,757,000, assessed value $790,650, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-12-12 from OAK EQUITIES, LLC to FOX 839, LLC; FOX 855, LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-01-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-01-29 from ROJAS, BLANCA; ROJAS, RAFAEL to OAK EQUITIES LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-10-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-10-10 from PROMEX ASSOCIATES to ROJAS, BLANCA; ROJAS, RAFAEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-11-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-11-06 from NIEVES, JOSE M. to PROMEX ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-12-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-12-04 from NIEVES JOSE MANUEL; ZAYES ENRIQUETA to JOSE MANUEL NIEVES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-12-30 from NIEVES JOSE M to ENRIQUETA ZAYAS; JOSE M NIEVES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-09-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-09-04 from ROMERO FLORA; NIEVES JOSE M to JOSE M NIEVES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-01-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-01-10 from COLON JOSE J to FLORA NIEVES; JOSE M NIEVES, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FOUND HOLES ON CEILING AND WALLS, BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AND MISSING SIGN, BOILER ROOM TO BE FIRE RATED, GLASS GAUGE ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE, CORRODED FITTINGS ON HEADER AND RETURN LINES.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-09-09 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-09-09 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTME…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2005-07-07 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE METAL SCREEN ABOVE AND BELOW PUB HALL STAIRS SKYLIGHT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1998-02-03 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 8: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT BROKEN PLASTER FRONT SOUTH ROOM CEILING 4TH STY NORTH APT 8 ER1 9800 1233. LOCATED AT APT 8. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-08-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGE. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-08-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-23 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-08 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Plumbing – Basin/Sink. 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 |
| 2023-11-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. 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 |
| 2023-11-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Plumbing – Basin/Sink. 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 |
| 2020-05-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6): 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 |

## 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 FOX 855, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2002-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-18 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Yon Kowitz, business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-18 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (OAK EQUITIES LLC), business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-18 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Oscar Kohn, business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |

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