1340 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 1928
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations45 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building78 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood5 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 5-story building located in Highbridge, containing 68 residential units. Built in 1928.
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 (130 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing37
- Structural29
- Pests18
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A44, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''EAST-SOUTH''
Apr 2, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT SINK IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST-SOUTH''
Apr 2, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST-SOUTH''
Apr 2, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 2, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM
Apr 2, 2026Class 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
1340 M LLC
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 130 open HPD violations on record, including 45 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 5 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 250 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.