2609 Briggs Avenue
2609 Briggs Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 111 open HPD violations, 23 of them class C, and 55 of 55 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (35/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 55 units · Built 1922
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 35/100)
- 23 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 11 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 6 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 55 of 55 units are rent-stabilized; 54 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (111 open, 23 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 6 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 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)
111 open violations: 23 class C (immediately hazardous), 69 class B, 19 class A. 16 issued in the last 12 months. 505 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-05-16. Newest violation issued 2026-09-21.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
11 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: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN AT WASTE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 2G), issued 2026-09-21. HPD violation 19231098
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 1B), issued 2026-04-02. HPD violation 18753532
- 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 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt 1B), issued 2026-04-02. HPD violation 18753533
- 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 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2025-05-28. HPD violation 17918890
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, 1st room from the east, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2025-05-28. HPD violation 17918892
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2025-05-28. HPD violation 17918889
- Class C: Gas defect, kitchen, 2nd floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2025-05-28. HPD violation 17918896
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2025-05-16. HPD violation 17898834
311 housing complaints
23 in the last 12 months, 71 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (7), Heat/Hot Water (6), Paint/Plaster (5), Unsanitary Condition (3), Door/Window (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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
5 executed evictions in the last 3 years (15 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
55 of 55 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: 55 in 2024, 54 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 2609 BRIGGS REALTY LLC. Head officer: DAVID DIAMOND. Managing agent: 2609 BRIGGS REALTY LLC. This owner has 17 buildings on record, 15 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 8, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2032930139, HPD building ID 51239. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Kingsbridge Rd (B, D), 3 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (4), 6 min walk
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 111 open (23 class C, 69 class B, 19 class A). 11 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 23 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 5 | −6 |
| 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.