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9 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461

BBL 2039810002 (Borough 2, Block 3981, Lot 2) · BIN 2041853 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 5 Westchester Sq

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

9 Westchester Square (Bronx, NY 10461; tax lot BBL 2039810002) is a public assembly or cultural building (building class P8: place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)), built around 1883, on a 13,504 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,129,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 18 active DOB violations and one active ECB violation. There were six 311 requests 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
HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOM
Building class
P8 · Place of public assembly or cultural facility
Year built · units
1883 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
13,504 sq ft · R6
Market value (DOF)
$1,129,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
2039810002
BIN
2041853

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “9 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461 (BBL 2039810002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/9-westchester-square-2039810002. 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)
HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND READING ROOMThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Public facilities & institutionsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1883Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
13,504 sq ft (60.72 ft × 129.89 ft)
Building floor area
3,000 sq ft (incl. 3,000 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R6, C1-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.22 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).
Landmark
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
Identifiers
BBL 2039810002 (Borough 2, Block 3981, Lot 2) · BIN 2041853BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

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)
$1,129,000The 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
$508,050The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$508,050Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,129,000$508,0504
2026Final$1,103,000$496,3504
2025Final$1,079,000$485,5504

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2022-03-17DEED$0 / not statedHuntington Free Library And Reading Room; Angel Hernandez, TrusteeHuntington Free Library And Reading Room; Angel Hernandez, Trustee2022033000823001

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 3 open of 8

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2024-04-08
X01023421-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-03-29$10,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2020-12-31
240230200
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-07-20$85,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-05-19
220589325
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2017-05-18$35,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-12-09
X08047551-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-10-16$100,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2018-07-20
240230184
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-07-20$85,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2017-08-11
220609045
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2017-07-31$6,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2021-02-26
220601418
BIS
NB – New building2017-06-14—
Not open
COMPLETED · 2017-08-23
220550561
BIS
SI2016-09-15—

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 6

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2024-04-082025-04-08X01023421-I1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
Install an 8'-0 temporary wood fence to be removed only after completion of all work
Permit Issued
2024-03-152024-11-12X08047551-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
PROPOSED ADA ACCESS; ADDING PAVEMENT FOR THE ACCESS; REPLACEMENT OF THE FENCE ON EXISTING LOCATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.
Signed-off
2020-12-312021-12-31240230200
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2018-11-192019-11-19240230200
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2018-11-192018-12-20240230200
BIS
Equipment work / BoilerISSUED (initial)
2017-05-192017-12-27220589325
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (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 18 active of 18

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2025-11-14LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV111425LBLVIO06953
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2025-11-14LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV111425LBLVIO06952
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-09-23LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV092324LBLVIO06332
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-09-23LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV092324LBLVIO06331
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO26320
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO06412
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO26319
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV063023LBLVIO06413
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO06304
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO06303
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO27757
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO27756
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-04-25LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV042523LBLVIO08478
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-04-25LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV042523LBLVIO08477
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV040618LBLVIO05892

Showing 15 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 4

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2024-06-07CLASS - 2FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 069156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT.1RCNY 103-01(D)(1)REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR LOW-PRESSU$0 / $0 / $037028700X
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
1989-05-08Non-HazardousINSTALL STACK CLENAOUT DOOR .$150 / $150 / $032002680K
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2024-06-07CLASS - 2FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 069156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT.1RCNY 103-01(D)(1)REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOR LOW-PRESSU$0 / $0 / $037028701H
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1989-05-08Non-HazardousREPLACE STEAM SAFETY VALVE FOR A 15 P.S.I. TYPE A.S.M.E APPROVED SIDE OUTLET. WELD BREECHING SECTIONS PROPERLY.$150 / $150 / $032002679N

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 6

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2024-06-07Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO FILE COMPLETE BOILER INSPECTION REPORTHUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND RE$0 / $0 / $0037028701H
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2024-06-07Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO FILE COMPLETE BOILER INSPECTION REPORTHUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY AND RE$0 / $0 / $0037028700X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2022-10-12Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STANGEL HERNANDEZ TRUSTEE$300 / $300 / $00802451688
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2017-05-22Fire Department Of NycFIRE-RATED DOORS AND WINDOWSEL BOHIO TROPICAL SQUARE INC$0 / $0 / $0011610332L
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF
2010-11-23Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancOPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATIONHUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY$875 / — / —000511526R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2008-01-12Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREARDG WESTCHESTER LLC$300 / $100 / —0159726133

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) 6

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-07-15DEPWater System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)Closed2026-07-15
2026-07-14DEPWater System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE)Closed2026-07-14
2026-04-06NYPDNoise - Vehicle – Car/Truck HornClosed2026-04-06
2026-04-05NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-04-05
2026-03-15NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-03-15
2025-11-27NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2025-11-27

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

Nearby properties

On Westchester Sq

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