1262 Nelson Avenue
1262 Nelson Avenue in Highbridge, Bronx, has 49 open HPD violations, 8 of them class C, and 33 of 33 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (52/100).
Multi-family elevator · 33 units · Built 2007
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 52/100)
- 8 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The owner's bedbug filings report no infested units in the last 3 years.
- 33 of 33 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (49 open, 8 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
49 open violations: 8 class C (immediately hazardous), 33 class B, 8 class A. 8 issued in the last 12 months. 74 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2012-09-05. Newest violation issued 2026-09-25.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
9 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2A), issued 2026-09-25. HPD violation 19243536
- Class C: Roaches (hallway). HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-05-01. HPD violation 18826566
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 5F), issued 2023-07-28. HPD violation 16124215
- Class C: No hot water, bathroom, 1st floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATH TUB AND WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT APT1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt APT1D), issued 2019-11-22. HPD violation 13462578
- Class C: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 1st floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT SINK DRAIN LINE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT APT1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt APT1D), issued 2019-11-22. HPD violation 13462570
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 1st floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATH TUB AND WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT APT1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt APT1D), issued 2019-11-22. HPD violation 13462577
- Class C: Leak or water damage, ceiling, foyer, 1st floor. , 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT APT1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt APT1D), issued 2019-11-22. HPD violation 13462572
- Class C: Mold, 1st floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CLOSET 9 APPRX 10 SQ FT ) IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT APT1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13183184 ISSUED 19-JUL-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b). (apt APT1D), issued 2019-09-25. HPD violation 13298733
311 housing complaints
7 in the last 12 months, 12 in 5 years. Most common: Door/Window (2), Unsanitary Condition (2), Water Leak (2), Paint/Plaster (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
33 of 33 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 33 in 2024, 33 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: FRIENDLY BAPTIST CHURCH OWNER OF FRIENDLY NELSON. Head officer: STEVEN EDWARDS. Managing agent: Prestige Management Inc.. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 26, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2025170015, HPD building ID 892828. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 167 St (4), 6 min walk
- 170 St (4), 7 min walk
- 167 St (B, D), 10 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 49 open (8 class C, 33 class B, 8 class A). 9 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 7 | −8 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.