2965 Briggs Avenue
2965 Briggs Avenue in Bedford Park, Bronx, has 11 open HPD violations, 7 of them class C, and 27 of 37 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (57/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 37 units · Built 1929
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 57/100)
- 7 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 11 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 27 of 37 units are rent-stabilized; 35 on the 2007 tax bill.
- Repairs: Medium (11 open, 7 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 11 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)
11 open violations: 7 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 0 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 93 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2023-04-13. Newest violation issued 2026-04-29.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 82 days from issue to close for the 19 violations closed in the last 12 months.
2 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: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOW RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, SECTION ''WEST'', issued 2025-10-27. HPD violation 18325362
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A LOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT INSTALLED AT DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, SECTION ''EAST'', issued 2025-10-27. HPD violation 18325357
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. - CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS., issued 2025-05-06. HPD violation 17880756
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. : CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES., issued 2025-05-06. HPD violation 17880755
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 5th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 51A, 5th STORY (apt 51A), issued 2024-02-27. HPD violation 16701679
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. - CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS. (apt 10B), issued 2023-04-13. HPD violation 15926101
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. : CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES. (apt 10B), issued 2023-04-13. HPD violation 15926100
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, foyer, 5th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 51A, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 51A), issued 2024-04-04. HPD violation 16819036
311 housing complaints
13 in the last 12 months, 80 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (11), Plumbing (1), Unsanitary Condition (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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 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
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
27 of 37 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: 27 in 2024, 35 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: ASAL REALTY LLC. Head officer: ARNOLD L KOTZEN. Managing agent: ASAL REALTY LLC. This owner has 2 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 7, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2033030034, HPD building ID 51357. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Bedford Park Blvd (B, D), 3 min walk
- Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College (4), 5 min walk
- Norwood-205 St (D), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 11 open (7 class C, 4 class B). 2 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 13 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −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.