1261 Merriam Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1930
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations6 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building9 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood9 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Highbridge, containing 78 residential units. Built in 1930.
The neighborhood: Highbridge
Bronx · 810 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,599 1BR · $2,660 2BR
11 parks · 6.3 acres · incl. Merriam Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (18 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural5
- Mold3
- Pests3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DISCARDED DRYER WITH DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jun 11, 2026Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30SQ FT AT CEILING, EAST, AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
Aug 11, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 20, 2024Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 20, 2024Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APPROX 8 SQ.FT AT SOUTH WALL APPROX 10 SQ.FT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16553760 ISSUED 28-DEC-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Apr 8, 2024Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,599 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,660 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
HP 1261 MERRIAM HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY,
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 18 open HPD violations on record, including 6 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (7 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 9 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 3 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 327 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Highbridge is about $2,599/month for a one-bedroom.