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1261 Merriam Avenue

F — 5.9

BRONX · Merriam Avenue · Zip 10452

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At 1261 Merriam Avenue in the Bronx, residents face significant challenges, with an F grade (score: 5.9) due to frequent issues like derelict vehicles (14 complaints), plumbing problems (12), and persistent heat/hot water outages (7). However, the building's structural integrity and noise levels are also cause for concern, with numerous complaints about walls, toilets, and loud music. Crime rates are relatively low in the surrounding area.

Street-wide 311 complaints trend → Stable

Street-wide Crime trend 60 total

Building Details

Owner
HP 1261 MERRIAM HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY,
Building Class
D1
Units
78 units
Year Built (pre-war)
1930
Complaints
79 total · 1.0 complaints/unit
City Council District
District 16

HPD Violations Official city inspections

Total Violations
7
Hazardous (Class B)
5
Non-Hazardous (Class A)
2
Open Violations
1
Most Common Violations
Plaster/PaintOther
Latest inspection: 2010-04-01

Data from NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD). Class C = immediately hazardous.

Noise Breakdown

What kind of noise is being reported?

Music/Party
7
58%
Neighbors
0
0%
Construction
4
33%
Traffic/Cars
0
0%
Other Noise
0
0%

Evictions Tenants removed from this building

Total Evictions
7
Residential
7
Since 2023
1
Latest: 2025-08-04

Transit Access

100
Transit Score
Excellent
Nearest Subway
167 St
537 m
Lines
4
Entrances within 1km
3
Nearest Bus Stop
OGDEN AV/W 168 ST
< 50 m
Bus Route
Bx13

Should you live here? F — 5.9

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Pests
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Safety
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Maintenance
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Cleanliness
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Average
12
Noise
complaints
2
Rodent/
pest issues
3
Felonies
nearby
79
Total
311 issues

311 Complaints at this address

CategoryCount
Maintenance34
Parking/Traffic25
Noise12
Other3
Rodents/Pests2
Safety1
Dirty/Trash1
Trees/Outdoor1
Total79

Crime near this address

CategoryCount
Felonies3
Misdemeanors8
Violations2
Total13

Most common

Vehicle And Traffic Laws (3) Assault 3 & Related Offenses (2) Harrassment 2 (2) Grand Larceny (2) Dangerous Drugs (2)

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Nearby streets

West 168 Street 69.2 West 168 Street 0 Mosaic Success Garden 99.9 West 167 Street 5.6 West 167 Street 0

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Data from NYC 311 and NYPD. Last updated 2026.