1685 Topping 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 1931
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations16 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building31 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Mount Eden-Claremont (West), containing 43 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Claremont Village
Bronx · 1,015 buildings tracked
1 subway station nearby
10 parks · 4.0 acres · incl. Gouverneur 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 (80 vs 5 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural14
- Water/Plumbing14
- Mold13
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 36, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jun 25, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 56, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Feb 23, 2026Class C - Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOW RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 6th STORY
Jan 5, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 67, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Oct 27, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 36, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Aug 1, 2025Class 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,000 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,950 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,400 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,700 | — |
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
TOPPING AVENUE CATCH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND
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 80 open HPD violations on record, including 16 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 394 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 Claremont Village is about $2,950/month for a one-bedroom.