1480 Popham 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
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations9 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building27 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood27 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, containing 72 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Morris Heights
Bronx · 1,102 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,000 1BR · $1,700 2BR
1 subway station nearby
7 parks · 3.3 acres · incl. Sedgwick 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 (49 vs 5 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural15
- Pests10
- Water/Plumbing9
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH
Jun 16, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 1, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 1, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 14, 2022Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 9, 2020Class 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 | — | $2,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $1,700 | — |
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
1480 POPHAM REALTY,
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 49 open HPD violations on record, including 9 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 27 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 717 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 Morris Heights is about $2,000/month for a one-bedroom.