1307 Merriam Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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 1926
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations30 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building45 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood45 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Highbridge, containing 70 residential units. Built in 1926.
The neighborhood: Highbridge
Bronx · 810 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,325 1BR · $2,900 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/Plumbing31
- Structural27
- Pests23
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OUTER LOWER SASH GLASS PANE AT 7TH WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL , 5th STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH''
Sep 24, 2026Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''1315'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 14, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET : IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''1315'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 14, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). EAST WALL IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''1315'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 14, 2026Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT A5, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''1315'', 1st FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 14, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,700 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,324.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,900 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,600 | — |
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
1307-11-15 MERRIAM REALTY
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
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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 30 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 45 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 145 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 $2,325/month for a one-bedroom.