853 Forest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
BBL 2026470053 (Borough 2, Block 2647, Lot 53) · BIN 2098913 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
853 Forest Avenue (Bronx, NY 10456; tax lot BBL 2026470053) is an one-family home (building class A5: one-family home, attached or semi-detached), built around 1992, on a 2,447 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as LAY, SANDRA; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 19, 2008 lists a price of $250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $567,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active ECB violation. There were two 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.)
- Owner of record
- LAY, SANDRA
- Building class
- A5 · One-family home, attached or semi-detached
- Year built · units
- 1992 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,447 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $567,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $250,000 · 2008-08-19
- BBL
- 2026470053
- BIN
- 2098913
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “853 Forest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 (BBL 2026470053)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/853-forest-avenue-2026470053. 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)
- LAY, SANDRAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A5 – One-family home, attached or semi-detachedThe 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
- 1992Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,447 sq ft (27.97 ft × 87.5 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,152 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.47 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 2026470053 (Borough 2, Block 2647, Lot 53) · BIN 2098913BBL 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 2026-11-04; 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)
- $567,000The 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
- $34,020The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $21,162Assessed 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 | $567,000 | $34,020 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $589,000 | $35,340 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $533,000 | $31,980 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04
Sales & deed history 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-19 | DEED | $250,000 | Gonzalez, Migdalia; Gonzalez, Santos | Lay, Sandra | 2008082701021001 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04
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 · 1996-12-17 | 200146181 BIS | NB – New building | 1992-01-15 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-12-09 | 1993-11-01 | 200146181 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1992-11-05 | 1993-07-01 | 200146181 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-07-28 | 1992-11-01 | 200146181 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1992-04-15 | 1992-06-01 | 200146181 BIS | New building | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; 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 2026-11-04
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO | 2020-03-03 | CLASS - 2 | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED WALLS ERECTED IN BASEMENT FOR A ROOM, AND TOOLS STORAGE., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS | $1,280 / $1,280 / $0 | 39018802K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 4
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2020-03-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | LAY SANDRA | $1,280 / $1,280 / $0 | 039018802K |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2016-04-15 | DIRTY AREA | LAY | $130 / $130 / — | 0190450417 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-10-21 | IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | LAY | $25 / $25 / — | 0182908560 | |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2008-08-01 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO REMOVE CANINE WASTE | PAULIONO | $100 / — / — | 042982098Y |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
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; data as of 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04
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 2026-11-04
HPD complaints 5
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | CLOSE | 2 | Paint/Plaster – Wall Flooring/Stairs – Stairs Electric – Outlet/Switch Unsanitary Condition – Pests Flooring/Stairs – Floor General – Cabinet | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2022-11-23 | CLOSE | 2 | Paint/Plaster – Wall Flooring/Stairs – Floor Electric – Lighting | 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 |
| 2022-11-02 | CLOSE | 2FLOOR | Electric – Power Outage | 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 condition |
| 2022-10-27 | CLOSE | 2 | Electric – Outlet/Switch | 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 condition |
| 2020-12-04 | CLOSE | 2FLOOR | Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower Electric – Outlet/Switch Paint/Plaster – Wall Plumbing – Basin/Sink | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-06-04 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-06-04 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04
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